Cape hyrax vs Meerkat
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
Meerkat
0.35 m
| Cape hyrax | Meerkat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8–5.4 kg | 0.62–0.97 kg |
| Length | 30–58 cm | 25–35 cm |
| Height | 15–30 cm | 25–35 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 32 km/h |
| Lifespan | 9–14 yrs | 6–14 yrs |
| Gestation | 212 days | 70 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 2–5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Mountain, Rocky Cliffs, Savanna, Grassland, Desert | Desert, Savanna, scrubland, Grassland |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Procaviidae | Herpestidae |
| Order | Hyracoidea | Carnivora |