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    These Guinea Pig Look-Alikes Are Related To Elephants And They Are Adorable

    If you need any reason to smile today, look no further than these baby rock hyraxes.

    Meet one of the newest members of the Chester Zoo — a baby rock hyrax!

    Rock hyraxes live on rocky terrains and can be found in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

    Weighing just a few ounces, the rock hyraxes are already exploring their new environment.

    Rock hyraxes are great rock climbers thanks to their feet which have a "moist, rubbery pad."

    And despite their small size, rock hyraxes are the closest living relative to elephants.

    Here are the baby hyraxes hanging out with their parent!

    Here's one learning what the ground feels like by using their little nose.

    And here's one hitching a ride and hangin' with their mom, because moms are the best.

    And here they are, hanging out as siblings and becoming a happy tight-knit family!

    Hope you enjoy your new life baby hyraxes!