Fact:

Super cially looks like tailless guinea pig but actually closely related to elephants and manatees.

Habitat:

Rock scrublands, Savanna and Desert.

Threats:

Hunted for food, eradication as pests.

Range:

Sub-saharan Africa, South Africa, Arabian Peninsula including UAE.

Additional information:

Small in size, matures at 16 months of age, gestation period can reach up to almost 8 months and life expectancy is 5 years.