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Hyrax

Scientific Name:	Heterohyrax Brucei
Local Name:	Pimbi
Conservation Status:	Least Concern

This small creature closely resembles a rodent, but is in fact an ungulate that is the closest living relative of the Elephant. The tree hyrax is renowned for its blood curdling nocturnal cry, while the rock hyrax is often seen scuttling for cover among rock formations.

The Hyrax is found in the following park(s):

» Amboseli National Park

» Lake Nakuru National Park

» Mt. Kenya National Park

» Watamu Marine National Reserve

» Hells Gate National Park

» Malindi Marine National Park

» Nairobi National Park