The Rock Hyrax is a familiar resident of the Dargle's rocky outcrops and hillsides. Although it resembles a large rodent, it is surprisingly one of the closest living relatives of elephants, sharing several anatomical traits despite its much smaller size. Hyraxes live in social groups, spending much of the day basking on sunlit rocks before foraging on surrounding vegetation. They form an important part of local ecosystems, serving as prey for predators such as eagles, jackals and caracals while helping maintain the balance of rocky habitat communities. While widespread and currently listed as Least Concern, healthy populations depend on suitable rocky shelter and natural habitat connectivity.