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Rock hyrax / dassie (Procavia capensis), with babies, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa
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Rock hyrax / dassie (Procavia capensis), with babies, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa
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Africa Baby Biodiversity Hotspots Cape Floristic Region Family Horizontal Mother Mother Baby Parent Baby Rock South Africa South African Southern Africa Biodiversity Hotspot Hyracoidea Hyrax Procavia Procavia Capensis Procaviidae Protected Area Rock Dassie Rock Hyrax
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Rockin' it in the Wild - A Hyrax Family Affair!
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. In this adorable snapshot from De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa, we witness a heartwarming family moment among the rock hyraxes. The proud mother and her babies are basking in the sun, showcasing their undeniable cuteness. These little creatures, also known as dassies or rock dassies, belong to the mammal group called hyraxes. With their round bodies and tiny ears, they resemble a cross between a guinea pig and a rabbit. But don't let their small size fool you – these guys have some serious attitude! The De Hoop Nature Reserve provides an ideal habitat for these furry critters with its rocky terrain and abundant vegetation. It's no wonder they chose this picturesque location to raise their young ones. As we marvel at this image captured by Ann & Steve Toon of Nature Picture Library, we can't help but imagine what adventures lie ahead for this hyrax family. Will they conquer new heights on those rocks? Or perhaps embark on daring expeditions through the Cape Floristic Region? One thing is for sure – these little dynamos are bound to bring joy wherever they go! So next time you're feeling down, just remember our rockin' friends from South Africa who remind us that even in nature's smallest packages lies an abundance of love and happiness.
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