Although I’ve seen the rock hyrax on previous trips, this is the first time I was able to get decent shots. Believe it or not these little guys are the closest relatives in Africa to the elephant. Both descended from a common ancestor, the tethytheria, which went extinct 50 million years ago. The teeth, toes and skull are very similar in both species. Hyrax are another of those animals with lots of names, including dassie, rock rabbit and coney. They are usually found in rocky areas, although this one was hiding out in a termite mound in Samburu, Kenya. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 720, f/5.6 at 1/1250th of a second.
Another great picture, & we are all learning about these never before seen animals , at least not seen by many of us Iam sure
He’s sitting on a Termite mound how interesting
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Although I’ve seen the rock hyrax on previous trips, this is the first time I was able to get decent shots. Believe it or not these little guys are the closest relatives in Africa to the elephant. Both descended from a common ancestor, the tethytheria, which went extinct 50 million years ago. The teeth, toes and skull are very similar in both species. Hyrax are another of those animals with lots of names, including dassie, rock rabbit and coney. They are usually found in rocky areas, although this one was hiding out in a termite mound in Samburu, Kenya. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 720, f/5.6 at 1/1250th of a second.
Disappointed. I thought this Hyrax was going to rock a little harder. It’s okay. But I wouldn’t say it rocks.
Another great picture, & we are all learning about these never before seen animals , at least not seen by many of us Iam sure
He’s sitting on a Termite mound how interesting
Thanks Aunt Sue. I always like to find and post new species.