Hyrax Collection

Rock Dassie / Rock Hyrax - South Africa
ROG-13766 Rock Dassie / Rock Hyrax Western Cape, South Africa Procavia capensis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax or dassie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax or dassie), 1777-1786

Tree Hyrax
ASW-3072 TREE HYRAX - ON BRANCH Africa Dendrohyrax arboreus Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rock hyrax (dassie) (Procavia johnstonia), Augrables National Park, South Africa, Africa

Cape hyrax, Procavia capensis 1, coney, Procavia capensis syriacus 2, and groundhog, Marmota monax 3
FLO4574050 Cape hyrax, Procavia capensis 1, coney, Procavia capensis syriacus 2, and groundhog, Marmota monax 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

African wildlife, lithograph, published in 1897
African wildlife: 1) Gorilla; 2) Chimpanzee (Pan); 3) Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx); 4) Giraffe; 5) Lesser kudu (Ammelaphus imberbis)

Hyrax (Procavia capensis) on white sand, Boulder's Beach, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Rock hyrax / dassie (Procavia capensis), with babies, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa

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Africa, South Africa, Cape of Good Hope. Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) on cliffs Date: 04/08/2006

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Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park. Brush Hyrax (Heterohyrax brucei) Date: 30/08/2007

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Africa. Tanzania. Rock Hyrax in Tarangire NP. Date: 26/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. A family of Rock Hyrax at Tarangire NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Tree Hyrax in Serengeti NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Tanzania, Seronera area, Serengeti National Park. Hyrax (Procavia capensis). Date: 21/03/2011

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South Africa, Cape Town, Table Mountain. Rock Hyrax (AKA dassie) on the top of Table Mountain. Date: 03/05/2007

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Rock Hyrax, (Procavia capensis), at 4000m, Mt. Kenya National Park, Teleki Valley, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Samburuland, hyrax. Date: 17/11/2007

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Rock Hyrax, Procavia capensis, on coastal rocks at Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa. Date: 15-Apr-19

American Hyrax (coloured engraving)
1000379 American Hyrax (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Mos)

Hyrax Skull (coloured engraving)
1000217 Hyrax Skull (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

An adult and young Western Tree Hyrax are sitting on a branch
3050637 An adult and young Western Tree Hyrax are sitting on a branch and leaning over to a carrot top which is being held for them to eat, London Zoo (b/w photo) by Bond

Rock hyrax, Procavia capensis (Syrian hyrax, Hyrax syriacus). Illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from a specimen in Frankfurt Museum, engraved by James Basire

Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving)
979914 Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mammalia (engraving)
3650035 Mammalia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammalia. Illustration of terms relating to the structure and classification of mammals)

African fauna (colour litho)
3630351 African fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African fauna. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Cape Hyrax (coloured engraving)
1000377 Cape Hyrax (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. W)

Rock Hyrax -Procavia capensis- adult female with young on back, social behavior, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Giant Hyrax, Riesenklippdachs, extinct ancestor of the Rock or Cape Hyrax (Procavia capensis).. Colour printed (chromolithograph)

The Dassie Rat (Rock Hyrax) @ the Top of Table Mountain, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Rock Hyrax or Cape Hyrax -Procavia capensis- basking in the sun on a rock, Erongo Region, Namibia

Rock Hyrax / Dassie
JD-1040 Rock Hyrax / Dassie Africa Procavia capensis John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Indian rhino, Rhinoceros unicornis (vulnerable), and rock hyrax, Procavia capensis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris

Illustration of Hyrax (Heterohyrax brucei), a small herbivorous mammal, and Dik-Dik (Madoqua), a small herbivorous antelope, both prey to Eagles

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Rock Hyrax on rock. Date:

Source Size = 5973 x 3973
Group of Animals Lately Received at the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regents Park; Steinbok, Crysbok, Blessbok, Rehbok, Burchells Zebra, Cape Hyrax, Philantomba, Island Hen, Stanley Crane

Hyrax

Rock Hyrax or Cape Hyrax -Procavia capensis-

Yellow-spotted rock hyrax or Bush hyrax -Heterohyrax brucei-, Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Rock Hyrax -Procavia capensis-, female with young on her back, social behaviour, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Rock Hyrax -Procavia capensis-, adult at burrow, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Rock Hyraxes -Procavia capensis- adult female with three young, social behavior, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Rock Hyrax -Procavia capensis-, young, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Rock Hyraxes -Procavia capensis-, two young quarreling or fighting, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Rock Hyraxes -Procavia capensis-, two young, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Rock Hyrax -Procavia capensis-, young, portrait, alert, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

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Rock Hyrax / Cape Hyrax / Dassie. on rocks by the sea - Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa. (Procavia capensis ). Date:

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Rock Hyrax / Cape Hyrax / Dassie. family group among rocks - Namaqua Desert, Namaqualand, South Africa. (Procavia capensis). Date:

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Rock Hyrax / Cape Hyrax / Dassie (Procavia capensis). Stony Point, Betty's Bay, Western Cape province, South Africa. Date:

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The hyrax, also known as the Rock Dassie or Rock Hyrax in South Africa, is a fascinating creature that belongs to the order of mammals called Hyracoidea. There are two main species of hyraxes: the Tree Hyrax and the Rock Hyrax (dassie), scientifically known as Procavia johnstonia and Procavia capensis respectively. One can find these adorable creatures in various locations across South Africa, including Boulder's Beach in Cape Town, and is quite a sight to see a Hyrax (Procavia capensis) resting on white sand amidst stunning coastal scenery. These small mammals are an integral part of African wildlife and have been admired for centuries; even lithographs from 1897 depict their charm. In De Hoop Nature Reserve, located in Western Cape, South Africa, one might be lucky enough to witness a heartwarming scene - a Rock hyrax/dassie (Procavia capensis) with its babies. These little ones cling onto their parent's back for safety while exploring their surroundings. The bond between them is truly remarkable. The images captured under DDE-90025733, DDE-90023062, DDE-90022611, DDE-90022561, and DDE-90022458 showcase the beauty and uniqueness of these creatures up close. From their expressive eyes to their distinctive features such as short legs and rounded ears – every detail highlights why they are so beloved by both locals and visitors alike. Hyraxes may resemble rodents at first glance due to their size and appearance but they are actually more closely related to elephants. They possess unique adaptations like specialized teeth for chewing tough vegetation found on rocky terrain where they thrive. Next time you visit South Africa or come across any literature about African wildlife make sure not to overlook these incredible animals - the hyraxes. Their presence adds charm and diversity to our natural world while reminding us of the wonders that exist beyond our own familiar species.