Which giant mammal is surprisingly one of the closest living genetic
Chapter 1

The ancient giant of the Cape

Chapter 2

The backyard plant kingdom

Chapter 3

Where two oceans collide

Chapter 4

Secret residents of the mountain

Ch 4 · Secret residents of the mountain
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We are often sustained by highly specialized, invisible connections.

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Fun Fact

See-through skin: The Table Mountain ghost frog has a translucent belly that reveals its internal organs, helping it blend into watery shadows.

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Gossip

Which mountain resident would you most want to snap a photo of?

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Quiz

What physical adaptation helps Table Mountain ghost frog tadpoles survive in rushing water?

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What is the scientific name of the Chacma baboon found in South Africa?

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What unique coastal food source do Chacma baboons on the Cape Peninsula forage for?

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Which rare, red orchid relies entirely on the Table Mountain beauty butterfly for pollination?

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Which giant mammal is surprisingly one of the closest living genetic relatives of the rock hyrax?

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What is the local South African name for the rock hyrax?

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In which steep, spooky ravine on Table Mountain was the ghost frog first discovered?

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Which color is the Table Mountain beauty butterfly overwhelmingly attracted to when pollinating?

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