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Although the game reserves of Kruger Park and the Bushveld are what usually spring to mind when tourists think of South African wildlife, one of the many unexpected delights of Cape Town is that you don't have to travel far for a wildlife experience.
An excellent case in point are the resident fur seals that hang around the V&A Waterfront, either basking in the sun or floating indolently around the marina area. They are strong contenders for the laziest and most corpulent seals in the world, and are habituated to humans, so you'd be unlucky not to see one.
Just bear in mind that although they look laid back and lethargic, they are still wild animals with predatory instincts and very nasty teeth, so treat them with respect and keep your distance.
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