Friday 20 August 2010

Hyrax


Believe it or not hyraxes are closely related to elephants.
Table Mountain National Park
Cape Town, South Africa

7 comments:

Joan Elizabeth said...

Amazing. And what a great view.

Stickup Artist said...

What a view the little hyrax has! I've never heard of a hyrax and by looking at it would have thought it was related to a bunny or squirrel. How fascinating that it is more closely related to an elephant! Nature and it's wondrous creations. This little fellow seems to have it pretty good! Fabulous shot JM!

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

He sure has a lovely view from there Jose but maybe a bit too windy at times. No wonder they like sitting soaking up the sun like that. :)

Francisca said...

That's a stretch for me, José... a hyrax related to elephant? ... but your capture of it is perfect.

Dina said...

Oi, that is one brave little hyrax!

Costea Andrea Mihai said...

superb capture!! great perspective!

tapirgal said...

How great to see one in the wild. I was lucky enough to grow up near two world-class zoos, so I remember them fondly from when I was young.