Prince William revealed his favourite 'African' animal during walkabout with Robert Irwin in Cape Town before Earthshot Prize.
Prince William joked that he would try not to 'wipe myself out in front of everybody' today as he enjoyed the spectacular views of Cape Town and Table Mountain.
The prince also spoke with park rangers, firefighters, mountain rescue volunteers, biodiversity experts and youth volunteers in front of the scenic backdrop. Along with a group of young people from the Mayine e-Africa group, they together discussed encouraging the importance of getting young people to visit the park.
William asked Ms Taplin: 'How difficult is it to balance the tourism with the biodiversity and wildlife? All the hard work you guys do makes it look like it does now. Stunning.' Asking about the effects of climate change, William said: 'And what are you seeing in terms of impact in the park? Are you seeing more flash flooding?
Bending down to stroke her head the prince said fondly: 'Morning, sleepy are we today?' Lia's handler said she was 'very calm'. 'Presumably prevention management is better than putting a fire out? How do we help you to work out new solutions?' William said he was 'fascinated' by the creatures but didn't appear keen to try it himself, saying: 'On a boat, maybe, but not in the water. I see great whites on the TV and that's enough!'
'Prince William, myself and everyone here have certainly fallen in love with Cape Town. It's a beautiful location and the conservation work is being done here, it just fills my heart with hope.
'We can absolutely address the big issues we are facing globally but we are also rewarding the innovations and celebrating the great work being done. And it makes a very hopeful atmosphere that young people can grow up in.' 'I hope he comes and brings his family back here. I wish had longer time together to go hiking up the mountain. But I am sure he will come back and bring his family. '
The Prince of Wales warmly thanked President Ramaphosa for his support of the Earthshot Prize, ahead of it being hosted in Cape Town tomorrow evening.
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