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Category: African Wildlife

Debunking Some Scary South African Shark Myths

Posted on Jun 6, 2019 (Feb 27, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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South Africa is famous for its great white sharks. Here are some myths about these majestic creatures of the deep. …

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Posted in African WildlifeTagged african wildlife, great white shark, shark myths

The 7 Natural Wonders of Africa

Posted on Dec 21, 2017 (Feb 26, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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Famous for its contrastive, natural beauty, Africa has its own list of seven wonders. If you’re planning a Cape Town to Cairo adventure you may want to plot your trip using the following list as a guide. …

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Posted in African WildlifeTagged Africa, Cape Town

African Collective Nouns to Mull Over While on Safari

Posted on Oct 26, 2017 (Feb 26, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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Out on an African Safari you’re likely to come across an array of animals, birds and even plants with collective nouns to describe them, some fascinating, others bizarre… …

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Posted in African WildlifeTagged African, African animals, safari

Legendary Origins of The Mighty African Elephant

Posted on Oct 13, 2017 (Feb 26, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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Elephants are the undisputed giants of Africa. A Kenyan tale gives a unique glimpse into the origin of these mighty beasts… …

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Posted in African Myths and Legends, African WildlifeTagged Africa, African elephant, elephant

Meet The Pangolin – The World’s Most Hunted Animal

Posted on Oct 2, 2017 (Feb 26, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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Somewhere between a dinosaur, an artichoke and a small dog with giant toenails, the Pangolin is ruthlessly hunted and trafficked primarily for its large armour-like scales. …

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Posted in African WildlifeTagged Africa, Pangolin, travel, wildlife

The ‘Right’ Whale to Watch in Cape Town

Posted on Jun 22, 2017 (Feb 19, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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South Africa is widely recognised as one of the world’s best whale-watching destinations with the most prolific sightings take place in Cape Town between June and November. …

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Posted in African Wildlife, See Do Cape TownTagged Cape Town, visit Cape Town, whale watching1 Comment

What Most People Don’t Know About Gorillas

Posted on Feb 28, 2017 (Feb 19, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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The term “African Ape” refers to gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos, In fact, at least 95% of gorilla DNA is shared with humans, which makes them one of our closest living relatives. …

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Posted in African WildlifeTagged Africa, gorilla

Why The Aardvark Deserves to Hog Some Wildlife Limelight

Posted on Oct 19, 2016 (Feb 19, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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Travellers trek to the African continent on safari to spot the Big 5 – but the aardvark is often overlooked, but no less intriguing! …

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Posted in African WildlifeTagged Aardvark, african animal

African Animals That Top The World’s Colossus Scale

Posted on Jul 19, 2016 (Feb 19, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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Our planet is populated with magnificent creatures from microscopic organisms to colossal land, air and water dwellers. Here are some African animals that are hold some colossal records. …

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Posted in African WildlifeTagged African animals

6 Not So Well Known African Penguin Facts

Posted on May 30, 2016 (Feb 19, 2020) by Gold Restaurant
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Throughout the year local and international visitors to Cape Town make their way to Boulders Beach in Simons Town to get up close with a protected colony of African penguins. …

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Posted in African WildlifeTagged African penguin, Cape Town, Simon's Town, South Africa
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