As the warmer days in Cape Town arrive so do the majestic, gentle giants of the ocean. Every year, the southern right and humpback whales grace the South African coast, spanning from Cape Town to Mossel Bay.
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Beachgoers in Clifton yesterday were treated to a splendid display, thought to be a mother whale and her calf. They came remarkably close to the shoreline, offering a spectacle of spouting and joyful splashing.
Watch: Mother whale and her calf in Clifton
Throughout this season, these whales are often spotted with their calves, using the warmer waters for the birthing and nurturing of their offspring.
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Picture and video: Megan Leenstra
