Namaqua National Park Begins to Bloom as Wildflower Season Unfolds
The first signs of the world-renowned Namaqualand wildflower season are beginning to emerge, with Namaqua National Park already showcasing pockets of ...
Kommetjie Whale – Background Document
On Friday, 22 July, a 14.65 meter Southern Right whale, weighing 35 tons, washed up off Kommetjie in the vicinity of the Slangkop light house. The whale was examined by Dr. Peter Best who determined that it had recently given birth, and had been lactating. Dr. Best further surmised that the whale died at sea on Wednesday or Thursday last week and washed up on Friday.