Dassie portrait, Procavia capensis


The Rock Hyrax spends many hours basking in the sun but always vigillant for predators such as Black Eagles, leopards and pythons.


Size: 5000px × 3716px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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