Dassie

Sunbasking Dassie Joins Reservoir Wall in Gonubie!

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyOctober 21, 2026October 20, 2026 560 0

Gonubie has added one more charming work of wildlife art to its reservoir wall, brought to life by local artist Nathan Sanan.   Eastern Cape, South Africa (21 October 2026)…

Anonymous ‘Angel’ Builds Uvongo Feral Cats a Little House!

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026 2,691 0

When Antoinette showed up to feed the cats on Sunday, she was met with the most wonderful surprise!   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (07 July 2026) – When cat people do…

What Have We Learned? Always Check for a Dassie in Your Bakkie!

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026 1,707 0

Not all joyriders have a driver’s licence or legs long enough to reach the pedals!   Johannesburg, South Africa (13 April 2026) – Joburg’s rock hyraxes have apparently developed a…

Two Dassies Cuddling on Table Mountain Will Melt Your Cheesy Heart!

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026 1,296 0

When cuddles come with a view…It’s the timeline cleanser you didn’t ask for but definitely needed!   Cape Town, South Africa (24 March 2026) – If your heart needs some…

Vanessa Went the Extra Mile to Save a Dassie Trapped in Her Bedroom

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026 1,330 0

Proof that not all encounters with unexpected houseguests have to end badly!   Hermanus, South Africa (10 March 2026) – Dassies (rock hyrax) are a common sight along Hermanus’ coast….

Cape Leopard Trust Camera Captures the Cutest Dassie Photobomb!

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025 2,223 0

Say ‘cheeeeese!’ You’re on camera! This dassie did not miss the shot.   Western Cape, South Africa (06 November 2025) – The Cape Leopard Trust spends months at a time…