Are also called Rock Rabbits.
These Dassies, usually seen far off, scuttling along ledges or sitting dead still, were munching away on the grass, the SEA as a backdrop!
Also called Hyraxes, we were always told their closest relatives are elephants! Im guessing IF they are related, its pretty distant…http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_hyrax
Cute little furries. When I was in Mosselbay the authorities had stopped the public feeding them & they were in a very sad state.
Yes, I heard that there were plenty in Mossel Bay – we just drove right through in order to get into Still Bay in time