A Bush Hyrax emerges from his den in the granite rocks after a heavy rainstorm. Emerging to dry out as quickly as possible as they have poor control.
A Bush Hyrax emerges from his den in the granite rocks after a heavy rainstorm. They emerge to dry out as quickly as possible as they have poor thermoregulation capabilities.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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