Young Hyrax play when adults are resting. Play in young often involves pseudo-sexual and dominance aggression behaviours.


Young Hyrax play when adults are resting. Play in young often involves pseudo-sexual and dominance aggression behaviours.


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