boulder01.jpg False Bay at Boulders Beach is home to a large colony of African Penguins. Meredith Claire boulder02.jpg The colony has grown to over 3,000 waddling residents in recent years. Meredith Claire boulder03.jpg The African Penguin is a ground nesting bird. They make their dens in the sand and burrow in! Meredith Claire boulder04.jpg These endangered, flightless birds are monogamous. This means they mate for life. Meredith Claire boulder05.jpg Penguins' coloring keeps them protected while swimming. Their white bellies act as camouflage from predators above or in the water. Ilana Fayerman boulder06.jpg The Penguins at Boulders Beach are not shy around tourists. A very important warning upon leaving False Bay. Ilana Fayerman cheetah01.jpg The purpose of Cheetah Outreach in Spier is to raise awareness about the plight of the endangered cheetah. Meredith Claire cheetah02.jpg Cheetahs can be very dangerous. For our protection only three of us were allowed in the enclosed habitat while filming. Meredith Claire cheetah03.jpg A cheetah's coat is tan with small, black spots. Meredith Claire cheetah04.jpg This coloring makes for great camouflage when cheetahs are in the wild. It is particularly difficult to see them in grassy areas. Meredith Claire cheetah05.jpg Cheetahs can reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour in seconds. At two points in their stride, no feet are touching the ground. Meredith Claire cheetah07.jpg The black "tear" markings on the cheetah's face (from the inside corner of the eye down to the mouth) keeps the sun out of their eyes and aids in hunting. Meredith Claire wob03.jpg Over 3,000 birds and animals call the World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park their home. Meredith Claire wob04.jpg The World of Birds incorporates many different varieties of indigenous plants; visitors feels like they are walking through a rainforest. Of course, the raining weather helped! Meredith Claire wob05.jpg The sanctuary presents all 400 species in more than 100 walk-through aviaries, or habitats. Meredith Claire wob06.jpg These habitats allow visitors to get up close with some animals. Meredith Claire wob07.jpg Many birds native to South Africa can be seen in the sanctuary. The Grey Crowned Crane is very important to the Xhosa people. Meredith Claire wob08.jpg The World of Birds also houses just under 40 inquisitive and mischievous squirrel monkeys. Meredith Claire