Lets All Get Along by blackrider49

Photography • Animals • posted on Jan 02, 2009

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Wishing you all a fantastic 2009

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BessieB

9:08AM | Fri, 02 January 2009

What a fabulous pair of images, maybe we should all take note and be friends will those who are so different to us, thanks for sharing, I dont know what the small rodent type species is, can you let me know please? Its cute whatever it is. Best wishes for 2009 to you and your loved ones.

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blackrider49

9:16AM | Fri, 02 January 2009

In South africa we call it a Dassie. it is the African elephant’s closest living relative, in spite of the size difference. This close evolutionary relationship is deduced from similarities in the structure of the feet and teeth.The Rock Dassie feeds on vegetation matter. It is a mixed feeder, but prefers grass when available during rainy seasons. However, during dry periods, it will consume any plant material available. Plants considered highly toxic and aromatic, mosses and liver-worts can be utilized by dassies during periods of drought stress.

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CliffBowles

9:21AM | Fri, 02 January 2009

Wow good shots and a good insight into the dassie for our viewers. Regards and all the best for 2009

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MaraP

11:10AM | Fri, 02 January 2009

Happy to see this getting along :) Excellent collage!

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karlabu

11:39AM | Fri, 02 January 2009

@ Bessie: the scientific name is Procavia capensis, I believe it's called "Cape Hyrax" or "Rock Hyrax" (in Germany it's called "Klippschliefer"), there are cute little animals (but no rodentia as blackrider already mentioned). Nice portraits, blackrider. :)

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