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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Rock Hyrax, Table Mountain, South Africa
Dassie on top of Table Mountain

Species: Rock Hyrax | Location: Table Mountain, South Africa

One of the many "dassies" as they are called there, or actual name, Rock Hyrax, that live on top of Table Mountain. They are not afraid of people and will come very close to beg for food. Their closes relative is actually the Elephant!

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