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Unexpected elephant seal sighting in Gordon’s Bay leaves residents amazed

An elephant seal's surprising journey through Gordon’s Bay captivates residents, leading to a swift rescue operation by local officials.

Cape Times News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Look: Elephant seal spotted wandering the streets of Gordon’s Bay

An elephant seal surprised residents of Gordon’s Bay by wandering through the streets, prompting a rescue operation by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.

Cape Argus News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Unexpected elephant seal sighting in Gordon’s Bay leaves residents amazed

An elephant seal's surprising journey through Gordon’s Bay captivates residents, leading to a swift rescue operation by local officials.

News South Africa
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Long-tailed forest shrew spotted after 46 years

First described in 1979 by scientist Nico Dippenaar, the shrew was recognised as a unique subspecies, geographically isolated from its relatives by the Gouritz Valley.

Cape Argus News
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