Some of the true locals of the Deep South, Cape Town, South Africa.

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"Localism" has always been a worldwide "thing" of self claimed "ownership & power" of a beach/ reef sea etc. wave break residence attitude by humans since I entered my passion of surfing 4 decades ago during my half decade + of being around (stories for another day). Today I am trying to show some of the "true" locals of the deep south of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa where I live.

Over time housing, human invasion etc has forced the baboon troops of the Cape to change ways, move etc. but thankfully they still have large natural mountainous & bush type tracts in this area to survive in.

For this weekend experience I am going to to try show one of the reasons why I am passionate about "escaping" for my "as often as possible" (at least once a week) drives around the "sparsely" populated areas of the deep south (ocean, mountains & natural beauty for a future blog/s).....

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The above images are of this particular troop leaving the "last" populated man area of the Cape area while heading south towards Cape Point

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Above are a few photos of these guys closer to Cape Point and in my my view these are true locals that have "claim" to a "spot".

I hope you enjoyed my Sunday ramble as much as I enjoy them.

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I really liked your walk and those great friends who claim their spaces, it's good that there are still mountainous areas so they can enjoy freely with their family. Thank you for sharing your photos, they are very beautiful. Greetings and blessings.

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Baboons have lost a lot of territory to human development, hopefully both will learn to live in harmony, although humans will come off second best when troops go through foraging.

Lovely photography with these guys living free along the mountains of the Cape.

!LUV

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So true @joanstewart and although I suppose it is innevatible with humans around; it saddens me how the baboons territories have been forcibly shrunken.
Thanks :)

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Home owners pay the price when the baboons have their way in their house !LOLZ

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😂😂 Yip, big time and I have seen some horrific results in nearby areas here but the baboons had a good party each time so win, win for them 🙈😂

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Little push back a good reminder we on their territory, old paths new houses collide!

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For sure and if you build in their territory and leave a window open while out......logically they think it is an invite from the owner to themselves...🤷‍♂️😅

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Sometimes it's not even the windows these big boys are clever, I wrote about how they now try get through thatched roofing up in the Drakensberg a couple of years ago. Caveman Shopper Showstopper

Tiles have since been laid above the thatch for both baboons and lightning strikes up there.

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Yip, definately no lack of intelligence.....and love shown to their young amongst stern upbringing :)

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Wildlife needs space and respect from humans sharing historical pathways they have used. Discipline within the ranks is extreme, no mercy shown when stepping out of line!

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Great captures @stevemuis 😎
Fascinating to see them everywhere, sad the humans are taking over…

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how where did u find photo of my niece and nephew🤣🤣🤣
but seriously it looks like u had a good weekend with the monkeys

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Where are you @stevemuis?! You've been quiet far too long!

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I be in jail lol…..have had my eldest sister & family out for a while from New Zealand but will be back causing trouble in a couple of days time 👍

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Good to hear! Been missing you!

Are you going to be at the Cottage Club this Saturday for @jasperdick and @clairemobey's live performance? We need to book tables.

It is R100 entrance fee and you can bring whatever drinks or food you want.

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