dassie
/ˈdæsi/
noun
- A small, furry mammal that lives in rocky areas of Africa and the Middle East, also known as a rock hyrax.
- The dassie is often mistaken for a rodent, but it is actually related to elephants.
- We spotted a dassie sunning itself on a large boulder during our hike.
- Children at the nature reserve were delighted to see a baby dassie peeking out from the rocks.