Cape Town Attractions and Wildlife Quiz
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What is the most popular time to visit Kruger National Park?

  • During the autumn months
  • During the spring months
  • During the winter months
  • During the summer months (correct)
  • What is the nickname given to the flat top of Table Mountain when it is covered in a white mist?

  • The Fog Cover
  • The Misty Peak
  • The Blanket
  • The Tablecloth (correct)
  • How many African penguins are estimated to be living at Boulders Beach today?

  • 1,000 penguins
  • 3,000 penguins (correct)
  • 100 penguins
  • 500 penguins
  • What is the significance of Robben Island in South Africa's history?

    <p>It used to be a prison and is now a museum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animals make up the 'Big Five' that can be seen in Kruger National Park?

    <p>Elephant, lion, rhinoceros, buffalo, leopard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of lions in 2015?

    <p>2311</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal can lift 850 times its own weight?

    <p>Rhinoceros beetle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the leopard tortoise commonly found?

    <p>Savannah areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the habitat of the ant lion?

    <p>Dry and grassy areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal is hard to find but active in the day and eats mainly insects?

    <p>Elephant shrew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Kruger National Park

    • The most popular time to visit Kruger National Park is not specified, but it's likely to be during the dry season (May to September) when wildlife is more concentrated around water sources.

    Table Mountain

    • The flat top of Table Mountain is nicknamed "the tablecloth" when it's covered in a white mist.

    African Penguins

    • Approximately 3,000 African penguins are estimated to be living at Boulders Beach today.

    Robben Island

    • Robben Island is significant in South Africa's history because it was a former prison and place of exile where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.

    The Big Five

    • The 'Big Five' animals that can be seen in Kruger National Park are: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo.

    Lion Population

    • In 2015, the approximate number of lions in Kruger National Park was not specified, but the park is home to a large population of lions.

    Animal Facts

    • The ant is capable of lifting 850 times its own weight.
    • The leopard tortoise is commonly found in Kruger National Park and other areas of southern Africa.

    Ant Lion

    • The ant lion is a predator that inhabits sandy areas and makes pit traps to catch its prey.
    • The ant lion is active during the day and eats mainly insects, making it a hard-to-find animal.

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    Test your knowledge about the iconic attractions and wildlife in Cape Town, South Africa. Learn about Table Mountain, its unique 'Tablecloth' phenomenon, and the colony of African penguins at Boulders Beach.

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