Klipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus
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
What does the name “klipspringer” translate to?
Rock jumper |
Tree hugger |
Food eater | Mountain climber |
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