Tabsoun (طبسون) is the Lebanese name for the Rock Hyrax (French: Daman des... (EcoVillage , Chouf)
December 07, 2017 by surreal_k
Tabsoun (طبسون) is the Lebanese name for the Rock Hyrax (French: Daman des rochers), a small furry brown animal, unique in its morphology and social life. It is such a particular animal that it is placed in its own order, Hyracoidea, and has its own family, Procaviidae.
The rock hyrax has short legs, rounded ears, blunt nose and a rudimentary tail. It is a relatively “chubby” animal, leading to using the Arabic word “Tabsoun” or its verb in this sense. However, do not let its bulk fool you: the rock hyrax can be quite fast and agile when feeling threatened.
Using its rubbery foot pads, it can climb very steep rocks and trees.
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