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Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
Catching the early morning sun is necessary for the Rock Hyrax, or commonly known in southern Africa as a Dassie. They have an incomplete thermoregulation so morning and evening are best times to observe. This is the ability to control body heat.
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Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)_M5A1127RM.jpg
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23 Nov 2013
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Chitake, Mana Pools Hwange West Zimbabwe
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©2013 Glenn Upton-Fletcher. All Rights Reserved
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