As dusk encroaches Hyrax remain alert as many of their predators are nocturnal. They are communal living and all but the youngest act as sentries

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As dusk encroaches Hyrax remain alert as many of their predators are nocturnal. They are communal living and all but the youngest act as sentries for the entire group. Classic 'safety in numbers'.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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