Exploring Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve

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Exploring Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve

STORY: Exploring Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cape Cross Seal Reserve STORYLINE: Located in the northwestern part of Namibia, Cape Cross Seal Reserve is one of the largest settlements of the Cape fur seals in the world, with more than 200,000 seals living in this area. Attracted by the sufficient fish provided by the nutrient-rich waters of the Benguela current, the seals congregate on the rocky shoreline year-round. Male seals will arrive at the reserve in large numbers by the end of October to fight for their territories and the right to mate with females. With their big eyes, small ears and charmingly naive shape, they are loved by tourists from all over the world, and the reserve has become one of the must-go attractions for tourists. Although it is called a Cape fur seal, it is not a "true seal." Officially known as "eared seals" or "otariids," fur seals differ from true s

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