hyrax

  • Life and Death at Avis

    We have this pretty amazing reservoir just outside Windhoek created by Avis dam – it’s a wildlife protected area / bird sanctuary / dog walking area / jogging area.  And fishing/boating pond.  And you can get some awesome pictures out there if you pay attention.  Examples: An egret takes flight   Pretty good fishing at…

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  • Spot the Dassies

    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…

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