Cape Cross Seals

Cape Cross, Namibia

On the coast of Namibia is a gigantic colony of Cape fur seals.

October to November is mating season, so I got to observe the colony in full swing.  Females were giving birth, males were fighting for the right to mate with females.  It was quite a show and the seals were making a lot of noise.

A Female with a new born pup. Note the afterbirth on the rock to the left.

I must warn you if you ever decide to see this biological wonder. The seals smell TERRIBLE. You may think I'm being overly dramatic or that I am sensitive to odors. I can assure you that is not the case. The smell is so strong it sticks to your hair and clothes and most people watching the seals are also holding their noses.