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Meet the Tiny 'Pups' Born in Oregon Who Share a Surprising Family Tree with Elephants
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The Oregon Zoo has welcomed three rock hyrax pups—named Spud, Russ, and Jackie—who each weigh about the same as a soda can. Despite their miniature size, these adorable new arrivals share a unique evolutionary lineage with the world's largest land mammal, the elephant.
The Oregon Zoo has welcomed three rock hyrax pups—named Spud, Russ, and Jackie—who each weigh about the same as a soda can. Despite their miniature size, these adorable new arrivals share a unique evolutionary lineage with the world’s largest land mammal, the elephant.