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The mystery of the recurrent disappearance of fish from the ponds in the SU Botanical Garden has finally been solved. After it recently became evident that fish had again disappeared CCTV footage was investigated and it became apparent that Cape clawless otters were the culprits. Although not all the footage is clear it seems that a large group of otters, up to six or seven, frequent the Garden regularly from early evening to the early morning hours.
The otters have decimated both the Otjikoto tilapias (Tilapia guinasana) and koi of the Garden. Although the otters' visits are welcomed, no fish will be introduced until the Garden's ponds can be secured.
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Author: Martin Smit
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Visibly Featured: Botanical Garden Carousel
Published Date: 10/22/2014
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Opsomming: Nadat dit onlangs duidelik geword het dat visse weereens verdwyn het is sekuriteits-beeldmateriaal nagegaan en het dit duidelik geword dat Kaapse otters die skuldiges was.
Summary: After it recently became evident that fish had again disappeared CCTV footage was investigated and it became apparent that Cape clawless otters were the culprits.