This is a hyrax, also called a coney. Although he looks like a rodent, biologically his nearest relative is, believe it or not, the elephant. The clue is his hoof-like feet.
tzalman Fatal attraction.  13,497 posts Likes: 213 Joined Apr 2005 Location: Gesher Haziv, Israel More info | Mar 27, 2009 09:56 | #1 This is a hyrax, also called a coney. Although he looks like a rodent, biologically his nearest relative is, believe it or not, the elephant. The clue is his hoof-like feet. Elie / אלי
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ajosteve Cream of the Crop  16,468 posts Likes: 8 Joined Sep 2007 Location: Grand Canyon Arizona More info | Mar 27, 2009 10:10 | #2 Very cute...first time I've ever heard of it. Thanks, nice shots! Steve
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Shar824 Cream of the Crop  More info | Mar 27, 2009 13:09 | #3 Great shots....interesting looking animal, thanks for sharing these. Sharon
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neil_r Cream of the Proverbial Crop Landscape and Cityscape Photographer 2006  18,065 posts Likes: 10 Joined Jan 2003 Location: The middle of the UK More info | Mar 27, 2009 13:12 | #4 They are all over the place in South Africa, they call them Dassie. Neil - © NHR Photography
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jgrussell Looking around nervously  18,758 posts Likes: 14 Joined May 2008 Location: NJ USA More info | Mar 27, 2009 16:42 | #5 Great looking beastie! -- jgr
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Morlow Goldmember  2,824 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jan 2009 Location: Yellowstone National Park More info | Mar 27, 2009 23:04 | #6 I love it! Nice shots. Chris Knapp
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