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Rock dassie

(Procavia capensis)

lion

 

Total length:

45-60cm / 17.7-23.6in

Weight:

2.5-4.6kg / 5.5 - 10.1lbs

Food:

Both grass and leaves

Habitat:

Rocky areas

Social behaviour:

They live in small groups of 4-8 individuals, but if the terrain allows it, a few groups will use the same rocky outcrop

Active:

Mostly in daytime, but sometimes at night when the moon provides enough light

Sightings:

Relatively common in rocky areas



Rock dassies look like fat guinea pigs and are only found in rocky areas. There are a few rocky outcrops in the Kruger National Park that are inhabited by these strange little creatures. You will see them sitting on the rocks sunbathing or hopping for cover. They are often caught by birds of prey.



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How to find rock dassies in the Kruger National Park:

Rock dassies
...Are only found in very rocky areas.

Look for them where there are rocky outcrops such as those found on the H1-1 where the H3 joins from the south.



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