Can you spot the “dassies” in the photo below?
The “dassie” or rock hyrax, lives everywhere here in Windhoek. Driving down my street after work, I’ll see them sitting in groups of 2 or 3 at every sewer opening along the road. They disappear with a splash when I get closer – but apparently feel no fear whatsoever when approached by our 120-pound dog.
There are 3 “dassies” in the photo above. Their closest living relative is apparently the elephant.