Why are African penguins also historically referred to as 'jackass

The mountain that wears a tablecloth

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 3 · Where two oceans collide
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Icy Benguela meets the warm Agulhas, churning up the wild Cape seas

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The collision of opposites creates both deep peril and rich vitality.

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Fun Fact

Compass confusion: Cape Agulhas was named 'Cape of Needles' by Portuguese sailors because their magnetic compass needles aligned perfectly with true geographic north there.

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Quiz

Which explorer was the first European to round the Cape Peninsula in 1488?

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Quiz

Which small, striped shark species is famous for hiding in the Cape's kelp forests?

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Quiz

What is the official geographic meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?

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Quiz

Why did King John II of Portugal rename the 'Cape of Storms' to the 'Cape of Good Hope'?

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Gossip

Would you rather swim with penguins or dive in a kelp forest?

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Quiz

Why are African penguins also historically referred to as 'jackass penguins'?

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Which cold, nutrient-rich ocean current flows northward along South Africa's west coast?

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What species of giant kelp dominates the Great African Seaforest around the Cape?

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Quiz

In what year was the famous land-based African penguin colony at Boulders Beach first established?

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