Whale watching

I was so surprised to see the Dassie (Rock Hyrax) when I took the shot of the walkway. There are many on Table Mountain but I have never seen one here. Hard to believe that it is the closest relative of the African Elephant.

[Christina]

Unbelievable - I have never heard of them before! They look much more like a dog than an elephant.

[Lynda McG]

I've never heard if it either - nice capture though!

[Margaret Pengelly]

We saw them on Table Mountain. Love your title. I bcan believe that's what he's doing.

[Kathy A]

I really can't see any resemblance to an elephant. It's a funny looking creature

[Issi Bannerman]

I remember these fellows on Table Mountain too. Lovely capture of his whale watching pose!

[Cazzi]

Great capture. I've never heard of these animals and would never guess they're related to elephants. Off the Google them now as they look so interesting.

[moni kozi]

Wow! Never knew these existed. I thought it was a dog.

Nice shot.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Well Diana , it seems you have enriched our knowledge on another animal we never knew existed ! The joy of learning daily on 365. What an amazing animal -- looks more like a large muscular dog - and to be related to the elephant is unbelievable !! -must google to find more about the Dassie !

[Casablanca]

Gorgeous creature

[narayani]

I reckon they made a mistake!

[Rob Z]

What a strange looking creature!! It sort of looks like a cross between a dog and a seal. Not all like an elephant! :)

[Denise Wood]

That's a new one for me - but related to an elephant!!!!

[Joan Robillard]

Looks a bit like a dog laying there

[Carolinesdreams]

Fabulous photo!

[Susan Wakely]

So interesting. It has a dog like face.

[Poppo Livy]

Looks like a cross between a dog and a seal

[Valerie Chesney]

My Gosh! so like a dog...

[Lou Ann]

Oh my it looks like a cross between a dog and a bear. Very cool animal.

[Babs]

What an interesting animal. Not at all like an elephant though.

[Helge E. Storheim]

Never heard of this one before. Super capture

[katy]

I am so glad you showed a close-up of this animal! I have never heard of it before and I have to say it looks more like a cross between a dog and a seal than being related closely to an elephant! It’s a lovely Composition against the water

[Mags]

A beautiful capture of this creature!

[Bep]

What an interesting animal.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wow, I don't think I've seen one of those. Great capture.

[Shutterbug]

Fascinating info. On first look I thought it was a dog. Love your focus with the blurred waves in the background and your title is perfect.

[Taffy]

What a capture -- learned something new today!

[Danette Thompson]

Very interesting. Nice capture.

[Nick]

Thanks for sharing this Diana. I’ve never heard of this animal before either. Strange to think it’s related to elephants but looks so very different.

[Milanie]

Fabulous shot - would be something of a surprise!

[Carole Sandford]

How extraordinary!

[gloria jones]

Super focus, dof

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Ok, elephants are mammals and apparently this little guy is too- but the "closest" relative to the elephant? I'm not buying that one! hehe I love the shot though- he almost looks like someone's pet. Good catch!

[George]

Brilliant image of such an unusual animal.

[LManning (Laura)]

So interesting! This is a great shot.

[Jane Pittenger]

Amazing creature

[Carrie Shepeard]

I never knew this animal existed until seeing your photo! Great shot and great information. Thank you!

[Bill]

Really cute animal.

[Rick]

Looks a lot like a dog laying up there. Great capture.

[Diana]

@christinav @lyndamcg @ubobohobo @kjarn @jamibann @serendypyty @monikozi @beryl @casablanca @narayani @robz @gilbertwood @joansmor @carolinesdreams @wakelys @terryliv @happysnaps @louannwarren @onewing @helstor365 @grammyn @marlboromaam @gijsje @mittens @shutterbug49 @taffy @danette @nickspicsnz @milaniet @carole_sandford @seattlite @olivetreeann @gaf005 @ljmanning @jgpittenger @cashep19 @cwbill @rickster549 Thanks for the lovely comments, favs and getting it on both the tp and pp. It is very much appreciated :-)