Klipspringer

Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)



Details

Shoulder Height		: 58 cm
Average Weight		: Male 9 - 12 kg : Female 11 - 16 kg
Gestation		: 7 Months
Number of Young		: 1 Lamb
Longevity		: 7 Years
S.C.I. Minimum Score		: 11
S.C.I. Record Score		: 16 14/16
Rowland Ward Minimum Length		: 4 1/8"
Rowland Ward Record Length		: 6 3/8"
General		The Klipspringer is an inhabitant of rocky outcrops and mountainous areas in the more arid areas of South Africa. They have a coat that is made up of short, thick, spiny hairs, that helps to protect the animal against injury when it bumps against rocks. Because they walk on the tips of their hooves, they can easily move up steep rocky faces, and they are very nimble and agile. They are often seen in family groups, with the rams sometimes being solitary.