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Rock Hyrax


Rock Hyrax
Photo Information
Copyright: Oz Ben Yehuda (OzBY) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 2 N: 310] (1069)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-20
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Olympus C770 UZ
Exposure: f/3.7, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-22 8:44
Viewed: 978
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This Rock Hyrax is a vegetarian mammal that live in rocky habitat.
It can be found in Africa and the Mediterranean region. In Israel it can be found in most of the rocky habitats. The Hyrax actives, usually, during the day, sometimes in the night. It lives in clusters and a big cluster could count more than 50 individuals.
Length: 50 c"m.
Weight: 3 k"g.
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To Sash: hyraxes and elephantsOzBY 1 12-23 11:47
To baraviad: PlaceOzBY 1 12-22 09:28
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nice catch
where did you take this picture in israel?
aviad

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2606 W: 133 N: 7480] (23317)
  • [2006-12-22 11:46]

Hello Oz Ben,
Great shot in every respect except that the hyrax is too centrally placed, but taking a shot shot of these creatures sometimes leaves one with no choice.
TFS, regards,
Ivan

Hi Oz,
Interesting shot; good content and well depicted.
I do not no the species.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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  • Sash Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 0 N: 10] (42)
  • [2006-12-22 17:33]
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A good wildlife picture combining good colour clarity and texture. Although it would have been nice to follow the rule of the thirds and place the hyrax somewere in the corner, it's still a great shot. Thanks for sharing.

BTW, some scientists say hyraxes share ancestors with elephants, I mean they're the closest living relative to the elephant:)

Hello Oz!
As you can see I am here again ;)
Mammal species are so very common here on TN, so it is more than nie to see picture like this. Rather poorly known species presented on good quality photo with an interesting note - all what is needed to make a good presentasion :)
Greetings from Poland,
Radomir

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