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De_Hoop, Dassie-Rock_Hyrax This photo was taken in september 2016 in De Hoop National Park, South Africa. Dassie-Rock Hyrax,De Hoop NP,Geotagged,Procavia capensis,Rock hyrax,South Africa,South Africa-2016,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

De_Hoop, Dassie-Rock_Hyrax

This photo was taken in september 2016 in De Hoop National Park, South Africa.

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The rock hyrax or rock badger is one of the four living species of the order Hyracoidea, and the only living species in the genus "Procavia". Like all hyraxes, it is a medium-sized terrestrial mammal, superficially resembling a guinea pig with short ears and tail.

Similar species: Hyraxes
Species identified by stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Oct 1, 2017. Captured Sep 24, 2016 17:33 in Unnamed Road, Overberg DC, South Africa.
  • NIKON D7200
  • f/9.0
  • 10/600s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm