The rock hyrax, Northwest It is a type of mammal native to Africa and the Middle East. The rock hyrax weighs 4-5 kg. It is a wild animal that resembles a rabbit and has no tail. Its ears are short, and its body is covered with dark brown fur. Sensory hairs are spread over the body, and on the posterior part of the animal's back, there is a scent gland that is clearly visible in yellow during the mating season. It is characterized by a strong build with a short neck and short, strong limbs. On the hind foot, there are 3 short toes; the two outer ones are fused, while the inner toe is shorter and equipped with a strong nail, adapted to the mountainous environment in which it lives. - Habitat: The hyrax lives in mountainous environments, choosing high, smooth rocky areas and lava fields, which provide it with protection against enemies. - Lifestyle and Diet: The hyrax lives a communal life, inhabiting burrows or crevices. A large group of females and young live with a mature male who usually monitors the habitat and emits an alarm sound to enter the burrow upon seeing enemies. The hyrax is a diurnal animal that feeds on plants, grains, and fruits. It tolerates food scarcity during drought and refrains from reproduction. - Environment: It lives in mountainous environments extending along the western coast of the Kingdom, and it is also found along the Tuwaiq, Aja, and Salma mountain ranges in the north, and in lava fields. Sometimes it lives in private reserves. And they praise its broth very, very much.