The closest living relative of an Elephant

is the Dassie, an African rodent. A small herbivorous mammal in the order Hyracoidea, the rock hyrax. They were also clambering around on the boulders.

[moni kozi]

Really? A rodent is a relative of an elephant? Very interesting.

[Milanie]

What a neat looking animal - looks fascinating when enlarged

[Elizabeth]

Would never guess this is related to the elephant.

[Chris Cook]

Well that is interesting, who knew? Great capture.

[narayani]

You’re kidding?!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow I didn't know that - what a face!

[Brigette]

who would have guessed!!!

[Issi Bannerman]

Oh, he's very handsome!

[vonski]

Cute little chap

[Les Coleman]

It's true. You learn something new every day!

[Casablanca]

What a hefty fluffball!

[Susan Wakely]

I wonder how many Dassie make a fully grown Elephant? Interesting.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Waw ! fancy being a relative to the elephant ! A lovely detailed shot of this plump little fellow !

[Mags]

Odd looking creature! Great capture.

[Steve Chappell]

Wow, cool looking creature. Great capture

[Barrgun]

He's beautiful

[Esther Rosenberg]

This makes me smile.

[Merrelyn]

The things you learn on 365 :) He's quite a cute little fellow but it's hard to believe that he's related to an elephant.

[Lou Ann]

Well this is amazing, to learn about this little guy!

[katy]

Unbelievable! Who knew? It doesn’t look a bit like an elephant! This is a fantastic photo though. I love the detail and clarity you have captured.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent shot.

[Helge Erik Storheim]

Great, clear shot

[Etienne]

How interesting ! I had never heard about this animal.

[Bep]

That's unbelievable! Great capture.

[Paul]

Never heard of this critter either. Nice shot of it.

[Lynda McG]

Who'd have thought it! I'm amazed

[tony gig]

Lovely shot.

[KV]

Beautiful shot... never seen one of these.

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful close up of this interresting animal.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

That's interesting- he hardly looks anywhere near to an elephant! But someone figured that out somehow. Great details and shot!

[George]

Fascinating, and superb focus.

[Bill]

Very nice focus and detail.

[Anne ❀]

super focus, great info, thanks for sharing!

[Diana]

@monikozi @milaniet @redy4et @cdcook48 @narayani @koalagardens @brigette @jamibann @ilovelenses @lesc @casablanca @wakelys @beryl @marlboromaam @swchappell @barrgun @dutchothotmailcom @merrelyn @louannwarren @grammyn @mittens @helstor @etienne @gijsje @pej2 @lyndamcg @tonygig @kvphoto @pyrrhula @olivetreeann @gaf005 @cwbill @sunnygreenwood Thanks for the great comments, favs and getting it on the TP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[sheri]

What an interesting creature. I learn something every day from your photos.

[Poppo Livy]

Live and learn

[Valerie Chesney]

Wow...

[Monique]

New to me 👍

[Jacqueline]

Great shot, I learned something today!

[Rick]

Strange looking beast. Great shot.

[Diana]

@sherimiya @terryliv @happysnaps @momamo @jacqbb @rickster549 Many thanks, it is a rather strange story :-)

[4rky]

Never heard of Dassies before or knew that elephants had such a small cousin! He's cute for a rodent : )