Uganda’s five hyrax species are guinea-pig-like animals, often associated with rocky habitats, and related more closely to elephants than to any other living creatures — difficult to credit until you’ve heard a tree hyrax shrieking with pachydermal abandon through the night.
The hyrax and other strange tiny animals in Uganda
Four types of pangolin (similar in appearance to the South American scaly anteaters) occur in Uganda, as does the aardvark, a bizarre, long-snouted insectivore widespread in savanna habitats but very seldom seen in Rock hyrax because of its nocturnal habits.
Also regarded as large mammals by the official checklist are 12 squirrel species, three flying squirrels (anomalures), three porcupines, three hares, two cane rats, a hedgehog, and the peculiar chevrotain.
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Warthogs are members of the same family as domestic pigs, but present a much different appearance. These sturdy hogs are not among the world's most aesthetically pleasing animals—their large, flat heads are covered with "warts," which are actually protective bumps. Warthogs also sport four sharp tusks. They are mostly bald, but they do have some sparse hair and a thicker mane on their backs.
