How big is the Greater Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park is the third-largest national park in South Africa. It’s not only home to the traditional Big Five (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard) but the Big 7, which includes the Southern right whale and Great white shark in its marine environment. In 1931, the park was started with only 2500 hectares […]
Is this the first southern right whale calf born in Algoa Bay?
The youngest calf sighted and suspected to be the first born in the bay in Addo Elephant National Park’s marine protected area. When first sighted, it was apparent that the birth was very recent as the calf still had the evidence of fetal folds on its skin. These are caused by the calf being “folded” up inside its mother’s womb.
