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Cape Cross seal colony

· Erongo

The observer described seeing seals at Cape Cross, including pups beneath the viewing walkway.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
André van der Most — Bridging The Continents

About this record

Supporting evidence
https://www.ivoox.com/en/february-17-2026-namibian-coast-road-trip-audios-mp3_rf_174113261_1.html — Episode title dates the visit to 17 February 2026; published 21 May. Species unspecified. The stated colony population is not an observation count.
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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Swakopmund, as captioned; exact site unspecified

One seal photographed aboard a boat, with harbour structures in the background. The photographer labels the location Swakopmund; the precise encounter site is unverified.

Source: Daniele Melchiorre (danielsan14) — Flickr

Cape Cross seal colony

The travellers visited the Cape fur seal colony at Cape Cross during a coastal journey from Henties Bay to Swakopmund and described a large, vocal gathering of seals.

Source: DPHunter4570 (Dan and Sarah) — AfricaHunting.com

Erongo, Namibia

Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus).

Source: Josef Stulz — iNaturalist (josefstulz)

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A photograph documents a Cape fur seal at Cape Cross.

Source: Laura Barrio — Flickr