Hyraxes

Animals known as hyraxes are using the roof of my tent as a slide. ❋ Unknown (2006)

My favorite emanated from these large tree-dwelling rodents called hyraxes, which let out a rather alarming squeal whenever their territories were threatened. ❋ IT Blog (2009)

In addition to these, a few herbivores were prohibited: horses, camels, hyraxes, rabbits, and hares see Leviticus 11:4–7; 26–27. ❋ Ben Hobrink (2011)

Three pages later, Grzimek writes, “Unique among all mammals is its intestinal tract: it is namely so that hyraxes have two blind guts … the function of the second blind gut is not yet clear.” ❋ Ben Hobrink (2011)

Four species of animals that are prohibited for consumption are especially mentioned in the Bible: camels, hyraxes, rabbits, and pigs see Leviticus 11:4–8. ❋ Ben Hobrink (2011)

Some modern writers point to economic motives: hyraxes and hares are forbidden for consumption because hunting such animals is a waste of time and is done at the expense of breeding productive animals. ❋ Ben Hobrink (2011)

Groups of up to eighty rock hyraxes live together and search for grasses and leaves. ❋ Andrew Bleiman (2010)

While the herd forages, one or two hyraxes will serve sentry duty, perching high on a rock to look for danger. ❋ Andrew Bleiman (2010)