Bush Hyrax have synchronized breeding with all the females giving birth in a short space of time. The precocious young are very active in creches.

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Bush Hyrax have synchronized breeding with all the females giving birth in a short space of time. The precocious young are very active and stay in creches with an adult usually nearby.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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