Sighted this evening: the first of the baby rock hyrax (dassies). It’s a happy occasion as the numbers over winter had decreased, we suspect that the local ‘rooikat’ (lynx) has been enjoying a high protein diet.
New Arrivals
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Wildlife photography along the urban edge
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OMG that shot of the 3 side-by-side is WONDERFUL!! Well done Liz!
Thanks Tina.
I’ve never heard of them, but they sure are cute. Great photos.
Yes… very much on the cute scale. Endearing little creatures 🙂
That is really some sweet wildlife. Lucky you!
Yes… one of my favourites.
Baby dassies are some of the cutest little balls of fur around – I’m sure you had a smile on your face while taking these great photos Liz!
Yes for sure … and they’re pretty entertaining too, like little fleas the way they jump around 🙂
This is a new species for me, glad you posted them. That first picture is so tender! 🙂
Would you believe their ancestral line is the same as the elephant and manatee?!
They may be tough and agile, but they’re really cute too!
Those little coal-black noses and teddy bear eyes will win anyone over 🙂
I’d never heard of them before I met you, you’re doing a great job introducing wildlife to the world Liz!
That makes me smile, Gilly – thanks!
Wonderful!
They’re quite the most cutest on the block 🙂
Perfect timing in the second shot, Liz! Brilliant work!
Thanks Uday … yes timing’s the word for sure. They’re like fleas, and don’t hold a pose for very long…. have to ramp up the shutter speed.
They are amazing, Liz! I’ve never seen or heard of them so I had to look it up. They are called Klippschliefer or Klippdachs in German and I suppose in Norwegian it would be Fjellgrevling. They have funny feet! 🙂
At first I thought it was the same kind I met at Machu Picchu, but obviously this animals are more at home in your lovely region. Great captures, Liz. They look wonderful. And a bit skeptical. 🙂
Enjoy your weekend.
Dina
The great part about these little critters are that they are related to elephant and manatees…. those funny feet have similarities to the relatives. I get the klippdachs … got me curious about those in Machu Picchu – will have a google. I like your description, another blogger put it as being ‘snarky’ … gives them character 🙂