Our designs are inspired by the diversity of South Africa, and so evoke the beauty of our magnificent country. It is quite surprising to see how many seasoned hunters even know of their existence, never mind having actually seen one. The Cape rock hyrax, commonly known in South Africa as a dassie or a rock rabbit, is a stocky, squat animal that looks more like a guinea pig than a rabbit. The rock hyrax or dassie is a very popular and sociable mammal that is often seen in the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. South Africa, England, Wales, Austria, Swaziland, US: Idaho, Alaska Very interesting Rob. The Cape hyrax or "dassie" as it is known in South Africa. Fauna [ edit ] See also: List of marine animals of the Cape Peninsula and False Bay and Table Mountain National Park Those living in a wetter habitat tend to be browner, while those occupying arid areas take on a greyer hue.
It is the Verreaux's eagle 's favourite and almost exclusive prey on the Cape Peninsula.
Dassie Co., founded in 2019, is a Cape Town based company producing useful and eco-friendly gifts and souvenirs such as re-usable, compact tote bags, pillow cases, kitchen towels and many more. The thick fur is a dull grey-brown, which changes according to the habitat. There are currently more than three colonies and an unknown number of individuals living in the Garden and they are often seen lazing around or feeding behind the Herbarium Building on most sunny afternoons.