What unique challenge does Cape Town face regarding wildlife conservation?

Cape Town faces the unique challenge of being a city integrated with a national park, creating a distinctive urban-wildlife interface. As Engelbrecht explains, it's essentially 'a city within a national park or a national park within a city,' which creates special responsibilities for residents. This situation demands that humans adapt to nature rather than expecting wildlife to adapt to human presence. Living on the edge of a protected area requires residents to acknowledge their responsibility toward coexisting with wildlife. This perspective represents a fundamental shift in how urban development and conservation must be balanced in areas where human settlements directly border natural habitats.