Comments on: Name the Hyrax!

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:58:18 +0000

I am sorry to have to tell our Zooniversity friends that this dear boy passed away quietly one night, after eating a giant bowl of good food and enjoyng a gentle back rub. Necropsy results showed that he died of a perforated ulcer. He arrived at Zooniversity with a severe nematode infestation (a common parasite seen in wild hyraxes). He was treated for 8-weeks with anti-parasitic injections and was parasite-free. The expert veterinarians at Texas A&M University Veterinary reported massive scarring of the stomach lining and the fatal perforation — they speculated that years of severe parasitic invasion caused his death. Rest now, our dear boy. We hope we made your last year a pleasant one — full of good food, gentle attention, and lots of back rubs.

By: Laura Harris

Laura Harris — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:10:39 +0000

I really like the “Tidwin” name!!!

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:16:33 +0000

Steve since Steve Irwin liked these animals so much

By: anna berman

anna berman — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:03:41 +0000

we should name him manly

By: Ailin Loh

Ailin Loh — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:49:58 +0000

Rocki — for a rock-climber and his tough character. Also the dot on the “i” reminds me of his musky scent being exuded… haha!!

By: Rachel (age almost 10)

Rachel (age almost 10) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:31:42 +0000

“George” is a good name – very distinguished and he looks like a “George.” Allison has been to my birthday party 3 times!! Can “George” come too?

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:30:15 +0000

Herman the Hyrax. It has a ring to it.

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:32:06 +0000

Wow! All great suggestions, thanks for taking the time and keep ‘em coming. Glad I’ve got creative visitors!

By: Jennifer Alaine

Jennifer Alaine — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:47:11 +0000

I’ve been looking through a book of names and have found three that I like:

1. Kivi (kih-vee). An African-American name borrowed from the Finnish. It means “dweller by a stone.”

2. Kiyo’kaya (kee-YO-kay-ah). A Native North American name from the Sauk people. It means “one who moves about warily, he who is alert.”

3. Isi (ee-see). A Japanese name. It means “rock.”

By: Rock Hyrax

Rock Hyrax — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:39:47 +0000

How about Husani: Swahili for beautiful?