The order first appears in the fossil record over 40 million years ago, and for many millions of years, hyraxes were the primary terrestrial herbivore in Africa, just as odd-toed ungulates were in the Americas.
The order first appears in the fossil record over 40 million years ago. Hyraxes were the primary terrestrial herbivore in Africa, just as odd. This was for many millions of years. Toed ungulates were in the Americas.