Cape hyrax vs Eastern Tree Hyrax
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Cape hyrax
0.3 m
Human
1.75 m
Eastern Tree Hyrax
0.25 m
| Cape hyrax | Eastern Tree Hyrax | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8–5.4 kg | 1.5–4.5 kg |
| Length | 30–58 cm | 32–60 cm |
| Height | 15–30 cm | 15–25 cm |
| Lifespan | 9–14 yrs | 10–14 yrs |
| Gestation | 212 days | 220 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Mountain, Rocky Cliffs, Savanna, Grassland, Desert | Rainforest, Forest, Woodland, Mountain |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Procaviidae | Procaviidae |
| Order | Hyracoidea | Hyracoidea |