The hyrax, also called coney, has a squat, furry body, with short slender legs, short ears, and a short tail. It has small hooves on its toes, and moist padded soles that cling to steep surfaces by suction, making it an excellent climber. There are about 14 hyrax species, classified in two genera. The genus Procavia includes the ground-living species, sometimes called dassies.
Hyraxes feed on seeds, fruit, and leaves, and in large numbers can be serious agricultural pests.
They are classified in the phylum Chordata , subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Hyracoidea, family Procavidae. Listing from Electric Library , a pay service. For some animals, relatives are the key to survival. Hauspie Speech Products N.V. All rights reserved.