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Oyster Bay
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The Slang River and Klipdrift River boasts a wealth of bird life.
The area also has a variety in
fish species, like mussel cracker, shad, kabeljou, galjoen, white steenbras, and pachimatoton grande...
EnglishSnappers
...They are pelagic spawners.DietThe snappers diet is typically made up of crustaceans and other
fish, while some species feed on plankton.DistributionSnappers are found in both temperate and tropical oceans of
the world.Common speciesBluebanded snapper..
EnglishFast Facts About Spotted Hyena
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The ‘whoop’ is
the most conspicuous as it travels a great distance and is often heard at night as hyena advertise their presence or rally their clan members to assist with territory defence or
the hunting of food...
EnglishCradock
....❮❯Sprawled along
the banks of
the Great
Fish River, Cradock comes with an unexpected dollop of culture to add to its strong agricultural foundations...
EnglishGreat White Shark
...These creatures weigh up to 2 200kg and are ovoviviparous.Great White Shark FeedingGreat white sharks are carnivores and predominantly eat
fish, but also feed on rays, dolphins, whales, sea otters, penguins, turtles and seals...
EnglishGrey Nurse Shark
...Usually two pups are born.FeedingFeeds mostly on bony
fish, but also small sharks, rays, squid, crabs and lobsters.DistributionOccurs in all temperate and tropical oceans of
the world.© Johan Boshoff..
EnglishBronze Baby Hippo Sculpture
...They swim underwater as easily as
fish, and enjoy staying close to their mothers. They are curious creatures but prefer to laze about...
EnglishHistory of Yzerfontein
... ©Jacques MaraisThe Yzerfontein farm developed into
the small harbour town of Yzerfontein it is known today.Yzerfontein has various historical sites, including
the old
Fish House, which is
the oldest building in town...
EnglishSoles
...They are pelagic spawners.FeedingSoles feed on other
fish and invertebrates.DistributionThey can be found in all tropical and temperate oceans across
the world.Common SpeciesMoses sole - Pardachirus marmoratusPeacock sole - Pardachirus pavoninusSand tonguefish..
EnglishFamily Travel in South Africa
...You can also see
the big sharks and dolphins, all
the different coloured
fish and plants that live in
the water. Visit uShaka Marine World (Durban), or
the Two Oceans Aquarium (Cape Town).By David Bristow..
EnglishGobies
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The largest family of marine
fish. Some of
the genera have fused pelvic fins, which are used to hold fast to
the coral. Found perched on rocks or coral. Eggs attached to substrate...
EnglishChrissiesmeer
...This enabled them to move around freely to follow
fish or, in times of war, float an entire village to safety...
EnglishNature Reserve Near Winterton
...Spioenkop offers horse riding, while anglers can
fish the reservoir from boats or shore.
Spioenkop Mountain is
the site of a famous battle which took place in 1900 where
the British suffered one of their worst defeats of
the war...
EnglishBillfish
...They are one of
the fastest
fish in
the sea, hunting mid-ocean and using their bill to stun their prey...
EnglishCape Cormorant
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The immature cormorant is a dusky brown and paler on
the belly.Cape Cormorant CallThey make no sound except a ‘gaaa’ or ‘gheee’ when breeding.DietIt mainly eats
fish, doing most of its foraging in large flocks 10 - 20 km offshore...
EnglishNile Crocodile
...Other cooperative behaviours noted are where
the animals seal off an area of water to concentrate
the fish making them easier to catch.
In these instances, there is a defined feeding hierarchy witnessed, with
the dominant croc feeding first...
EnglishSeahorse
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The male has a special pouch on its stomach for carrying fertilised eggs, and some species carry
the eggs on their tails.Seahorses FeedingSeahorses feed on small planktonic crustaceans and
fish larvae.DistributionThey can be found in all tropical and..
EnglishSandwich Tern
...It differs from
the gull-billed tern with a much slimmer appearance and long thin yellow-tipped black bill.Sandwich Tern CallThe call is a strident rasping ‘kirrik-kirrik’.Sandwich Tern DietThe sandwich tern feeds mostly on small
fish but also eats shrimp..
EnglishThings to Do in Illovo
...Things to Do in IllovoThings to Do in IllovoOutdoor ActivitiesThe Illovo beach and lagoon are ideal spots for adventurous types - you can kayak, canoe, water-ski,
fish, surf or swim
the pristine waters of
the warm Indian Ocean...
EnglishPort Nolloth
...Visitors to Port Nolloth can enjoy
the beautiful sunsets, clean beaches and
the occasional antics of seals as well as good line fishing and plentiful fresh crayfish.
Fish and crayfish can also be bought from
the factory in season...
EnglishFlounders
...They are born with an eye located on either side of
the head, but
the right eye moves to
the left once
the fish has settled on
the substrate. They are bottom-dwelling, hiding under
the sand to attack their prey by surprise...
EnglishTassel Pondweed
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Fish and waterfowl can spread
the seeds and fruit but
the plant can also grow from its rootstock to form colonies.Related speciesRuppia cirrhosa: which has a coiled flower stalk...
EnglishMalachite Kingfisher
...Legs are red.Malachite Kingfisher DietMostly small
fish, but will eat aquatic insects and small crustaceans.Malachite Kingfisher Breeding
The Malachite Kingfisher tunnels into a river bank, over water, where it lays 3 to 6 eggs that are incubated by both..
EnglishBatfish
...These are very curious
fish who will approach divers. They are sometimes confused for angelfish and are pelagic spawners.Batfish FeedingBatfish are herbivorous...
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