P. capensis

P. capensis Skull Replica measures 3.2 inches. P. capensis Skull Replica is museum quality polyurethane resin cast. Made in USA. 2-part skull (separate cranium & jaw). Known as Rock Hyrax

The P. capensis or Rock hyrax is a medium-sized terrestrial mammal native to Africa and the Middle East.

It is one of the five living species of the order Hyracoidea, and the only one in the genus Procavia. Rock hyraxes weigh 8.8–11.0 lb. and have short ears.

P. capensis are found at elevations up to 13,800 ft. above sea level in habitats with rock crevices, allowing them to escape from predators.

P. capensis build dwelling holes in any type of rock with suitable cavities, such as sedimentary rocks and soil.

In Mount Kenya, P. capensis live in colonies comprising an adult male, several adult females, and immatures. They are active during the day, and sometimes during moonlit nights.

The dominant male defends and watches over the group. The male also marks his territory.

In Africa, P. capensis are preyed on by leopards, Egyptian cobras, puff adders, rock pythons, caracals, wild dogs, hawks, and owls. Verreaux’s eagle in particular is a specialist hunter of hyraxes.

In Israel, the Rock hyrax is reportedly rarely preyed upon by terrestrial predators, as their system of sentries and reliable refuges provide considerable protection.

Hyrax remains are almost absent from the droppings of wolves in the Judean Desert.