The Bush Hyrax looks ill-equipped for a life in the trees browsing on foliage, especially when one considers their closest relative is the elephant.
The Bush Hyrax looks ill-equipped for a life in the trees browsing on foliage, especially when one considers their closest relative is the elephant. But soft foot-pads do help grip.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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