Why you'll see a hyrax mouth open in the wild
If you've ever gone for a hike in parts of Africa or the Middle East and spotted a fuzzy, potato-shaped creature sunning itself, you've probably seen a hyrax mouth open and wondered if it was trying to scream at you or just caught mid-yawn. It's a pretty common sight once you know what to look for. These little guys, also known as dassies, have a way of looking both incredibly relaxed and slightly offended at the same time. While it might look like they're just airing out their grievances to the sun, there are actually a few fascinating biological reasons behind why they spend so much time with their jaws unhinged. ...