Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)
Needs protection in Lebanon, although we are cute and harmless, but still threatened by over hunting and destruction of natural habitats.
In some areas people destroyed our forest to make coal for smoking!!!!, and in some other areas we are highly welcomed and protected, so there is still hope for us and you.
Rock Hyraxes (Procavia capensis) are small, herbivorous mammals native to rocky habitats in Africa and the Middle East. Despite their rodent-like appearance, they are more closely related to elephants and manatees. Known for their rock-dwelling habits, they are adept climbers and can be found in rocky outcrops, cliffs, and boulders. Recognizable by their stocky build, round ears, and stumpy tail, rock hyraxes have dense fur that provides insulation against temperature extremes. Their diet consists mainly of leaves, fruits, and grasses. Social animals, they live in colonies led by a dominant male. Rock hyraxes communicate through a complex system of vocalizations, and their unique physiology, including specialized kidney adaptations, enables them to conserve water in arid environments.