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Animal Magic – Baboons Visit Hermanus After Fire

Baboons were visiting our home in Hermanus, in the Western Cape, South Africa, today. They were here all day. I suspect the fires in the surrounding areas is what drove them to search for food in town. It’s a humbling experience when you recognise the humanity in animals. Like us, they have family structures and […]

Baboons were visiting our home in Hermanus, in the Western Cape, South Africa, today. They were here all day.

Baboons in Hermanus, South Africa

I suspect the fires in the surrounding areas is what drove them to search for food in town.

Elgin Fires South Africa
Elgin fires yesterday. Photographed by Justin Sullivan Photography

It’s a humbling experience when you recognise the humanity in animals.

Like us, they have family structures and communities.

And like us, they are driven by survival.

Baboons in Hermanus, South Africa

And sometimes, like them, we too demonstrate moments of compassion…

Words and Baboon Photos by Marguerite de Villiers, an anthropologist by training and photographer by choice.

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Cape of Good Hope SPCA reports that their Wildlife Inspectors are on the scene to assist any injured animals during the season’s fires. Please contact your local vet of SPCA if you are worried about an animal in distress.

View more Elgin fire photos here.