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Original Articles

Ecology, distribution and status of the Rock Hyrax, Procavia capensis syriaca, in Jordan

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Pages 19-26 | Published online: 28 Feb 2013
 

Abstract

The ecology, including habitats, population structure, and behavioural aspects of the Rock Hyrax, Procavia capensis syriaca, in Jordan are discussed. The current distribution in the Middle East is mapped. Direct threats affecting the current populations of the Hyrax were identified, with emphasis on conservation measures that should be implemented.

Kurzfassung

Die Ökologie, einschließlich Habitat, Populationsstruktur und Verhaltensaspekte des Klippschliefers, Provavia capensis syriaca, wurden in Jordanien untersucht und werden hier diskutiert. Die derzeitige Verbreitung im Vorderen Orient wird in einer Karte dargestellt. Faktoren, die die Population des Klippschliefers direkt bedrohen, wurden identifiziert, einschließlich von Schutzmaßnahmen, die durchgeführt werden sollten.

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