Facts about the Klipspringer -- Oreotragus oreotragus:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 60 cm, (f) 65 cm, mass (m) 11 kg, (f) 13 kg

COLOUR: From yellow to grey and speckled with brown. The top of the head is darker. Underparts whitish; also the chin and insides of ears whitish. Eyes are surrounded by area of light yellow.

GESTATION PERIOD: approx. 6 months

RECORD LENGTH OF HORNS: 16 cm

MOST LIKE: Common Duiker, but latter is smaller and rarely found in rocky habitat and does not have proud erect posture.

HABITAT: Rocky locations, including mountains and gorges. Thick bush for shelter is essential.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Mountain Zebra National Park
Golden Gate Highlands Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Karoo National Park

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