... Wonderful South Africa postcard nr3😍... Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between enormous ancient granite boulders, from which the name originated... it is home and nesting place to a large colony of delightful African Penguins🐧 and a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and animal lovers... seeing these adorable penguins waddle along the beach and swim in the crystal-clear waters is a truly unforgettable experience... it’s incredible to witness the harmony between humans and wildlife in this ecotourism hotspot... every year, over 60 000 visitors flock to Simon’s Town to photograph and watch these famous penguins... this leads to more money to help boost the penguin conservation efforts through South African National Parks... sadly the African Penguin has been classified as an endangered species, due to things like industrial fishing, habitat destruction, pollution... as for most of my African received postcards I donated money to charity to buy children's books for local libraries💙... Big Thanks once more Alena! (✿ ♥‿♥)
Boulders Beach is located just outside Cape Town. The first breeding pair arrived in 1982, settling on the soft white sand between the granite boulders that protect the beach from wind and waves. They decided to stay and since then, the population has grown to between 2,000 and 3,000 birds.These African penguins are only found on the coastlines of Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia).
Boulders and its surrounding beaches now form part of the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area, thus ensuring the beaches are safe and clean, and the penguins protected.
Stamp:
Famous South African Diamonds
"The Golden Jubilee"
(Issued 19-09-2019)
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