When a great skua forces a seabird like the gannet to cough up its food, the skua's feast will be covered in saliva. If the gannet is infected, the skua can get sick by consuming its food.

In an extraordinary testament to successful conservation efforts, Bird Island, situated in Lambert’s Bay, has become a sanctuary for one of the most prosperous seabird populations in the region.

However, the downside is this love can lead to immense visceral grief for the decline of seabird populations and witnessing the ... to human health – what can be more awesome than a Gannet colony!