Here's why:
* Herbivorous: Hyraxes are strictly herbivorous, feeding on grasses, leaves, and fruits.
* Mammal: They are mammals, giving birth to live young and nursing them.
* Africa: Hyraxes are native to Africa, with one species found in the Middle East.
* Rodent-like: Hyraxes have a somewhat rodent-like appearance, with their small size, short legs, and thick bodies. However, they are not rodents but belong to their own distinct order, Hyracoidea.
There are several species of hyraxes, including rock hyraxes, tree hyraxes, and the Cape hyrax.