A Rock hyrax, Procavia Capensis, sentry sitting between the bare branches of a dead tree in the golden morning light, Tsitsikamma, Coastline

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A Rock hydrax, Procavia Capensis, sentry sitting between the bare branches of a dead tree in the golden morning light, Tsitsikamma, Coastline. Although they look like a rodent, the rock hydrax, also known as a dassie, are actually the closest living relative of the African Elephant.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Tsitsikamma, Garden Route National Park, South Africa
Photo credit: © Marieke Peche / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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