10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HYRAX»
Discover the use of
hyrax in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
hyrax and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology
Even the common name “hyrax” is unfortunate because it means “shrew mouse.”
Neither of these associations is accurate because, based on fossil and molecular
evidence, hyracoids are most closely related to the other “subungulates,” ...
2
The Behavior Guide to African Mammals: Including Hoofed ...
Procavia. rock hyraxes P. habessinica, Abyssinian hyrax P. capensis, Cape hyrax
P. johnstoni, Johnston's hyrax P. welwitschii, Kaokoveld hyrax P. ruficeps,
western hyrax Heterohyrax, bush hyraxes H. antinae, Ahaggar hyrax H. brucei, ...
The southern tree hyrax (Dendrohyrax arboreus) is a bit lighter in weight (
maximum about 5 kg (1 1 lb)) but can grow to a slightly longer head-body length
of 60 cm (24 in). ^ SMALLEST The smallest hyrax is Bruce's yellow- spotted hyrax
...
4
Coming to Grips with Genesis: Biblical Authority and the Age ...
Slifkin, The Camel, the Hare and the Hyrax, p. 107-1 10 (where he cites
conflicting authorities!). 71. The digestive system of the hyrax is complex and
almost unique among mammals, having three separate areas for food
fermentation: the ...
Terry Mortenson, Thane Hutcherson Ury, 2008
5
A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Tanzania
Southern Tree Hyrax Grizzled grey to brown coat with creamy-white dorsal gland
hairs, a cream or white belly, white patches above the eye and white patches
stretching from the lower and upper lip to the cheeks. Eastern Tree Hyrax Dark ...
Charles Foley, Lara Foley, Alex Lobora, 2014
6
The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals ...
Rock hyrax: 5 Q wt 4-12 lb (l.8—5.4 kg), hbl l6—Z3 in (39.5—58 cm). Bush hyrax:
cl 9 wt 3-5.3 lb (l.3—2.4 leg), hbl I3-I9 in (3Z.5—4? cm). Head: rock hyrax has a
blunter snout; bush hyrax sharper. Teeth: rock hyrax has high-crowned teeth ...
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The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide
At least one species, the eastern tree hyrax {Dendrohyrax validus), is extensively
hunted for its pelt. Of the seven species of hyraxes, three are listed on the IUCN
Red List as vulnerable. Long upper incisors grow continuously Standing guard ...
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The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region
The braincasc of the tree hyrax is distinctly raised above the plane of the front
part of the skull, and the frontals are hollowed out. Characteristic features that
distinguish these skulls from those ot the other hyraxes are the broad headings
above ...
J. D. Skinner, Christian T. Chimimba, 2005
The Hyrax. Regal Press, Nairobi, 122 pp. McKenna, M. C. 1975. Towards a
phylogenetic classification of the Mammalia. In: Phylogeny oJ'the Primates (eds
W. P. Luckett 8: F. S. Szalay). Plenum, New York, pp. 21-16. McNairn, I. S. 8:
Fairall, ...
Jonathan Kingdon, David Happold, Thomas Butynski, 2013
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The Chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba
A small Western tree hyrax (Dendrohyrax dorsalis) suddenly fell from the tree, but
whether the chimpanzees' initial screams were caused by the hyrax was not clear
. Shortly after the hyrax fell, all the chimpanzees descended from the tree, and ...
Tetsuro Matsuzawa, Tatyana Humle, Yukimaru Sugiyama, 2011
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HYRAX»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
hyrax is used in the context of the following news items.
Manatee: 5 Fun Facts About This Large and Slow-Moving Sea Cow …
Despite being known as sea cows, manatees are more closely related to hyrax or the aquatic relative of elephants, Live Science has learned. «Chinatopix, Jul 15»
The elephant in the room in Alabama
This brings us to the very large cousin of the little hyrax crammed into its own fancy room. (We are not sure whether to picture this elephant like ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
Healing cleft palates, at a lower cost
A stainless steel appliance modified from hyrax dental expanders, it helps to move the upper jaw in the forward/backward direction instead of ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
These Are the 10 Cutest Creatures in Namibia
Indignant rock hyrax: You wouldn't think this chubby little guy could survive long in the wild, but the surprisingly fast-moving rock hyrax ... «Yahoo Travel, May 15»
Does Snoop Dogg Think That 'Game Of Thrones' Is Real History?
Hyrax. None taken. [avatar] Profile. 05.10.15 at 4:17 pm. Stephen GD. Behind all the dragons and magic it is loosely based on historical events. «UPROXX, May 15»
The myths about food and pregnancy
... many Zulu women are given Isihlambezo, a herbal concoction that can include anything from daisies and milkweed to dried hyrax urine. «BBC News, Mar 15»
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... many Zulu women are given Isihlambezo, a herbal concoction that can include anything from daisies and milkweed to dried hyrax urine. «BBC News, Mar 15»
New Animals At The Chattanooga Zoo
They are also announced the arrival of Zoisite, the female rock hyrax. Since her arrival she has been held in quarantine for a full 30 days, and ... «The Chattanoogan, Feb 15»
Bioenergy center's research leads to 100th patent application
Hyrax Energy, a private company begun by UW-Madison researcher Ronald Raines, was the first company to emerge. Its technology converts ... «University of Wisconsin-Madison, Feb 15»
Please don't pet the hyrax
Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease transmitted due to these cute critters, necessitates cautious behavior – and a nix on the twilight walks where ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Feb 15»
