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Rock Hyrax (dassie)

Procavia capensis

Photo by brosestad
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Field Notes

Description:

Rodent like mammal, approximately 30cm in length. Very distant cousin of the Elephant; lives in family groups in hills and rocky terrain

Habitat:

Rock outcrops; widespread in southern Africa

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