These sure-footed antelope excel at navigating rocky terrain. In fact, “klipspringer” means “rock jumper” in Afrikaans!

ORIGIN:
Subsaharan Africa

HABITAT:
Rocky outcrops, hills and mountains

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
17-40 lbs
Length: 30-45 in

DIET:
Leaves, flowers and fruit

PREDATORS:
Leopards, jackals, hyenas and birds of prey

NATURAL DEFENSES:
Horns

REPRODUCTION:
6-month gestation, sexually mature at 1 yr

THREATS:
None

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
12-15 yrs in human care
Mountain climber |
Rock jumper |
Tree hugger | Food eater |