Klipspringer
Klipspringer
(Oreotragus oreotragus – Zimmermann, 1783)
This small antelope forms part of the tiny ten, the ten smallest huntable antelope in Africa. Inhabiting mountainous areas, this small antelope is very acrobatic between boulders. When alerted, they have a very distinct whistling snort. These antelope have delicate fur because of hollow and straw-like hair strands. Only males have horns.
Average shoulder height is 53 cm (21”) and an average weight 15 kg (33 lb).
SCI minimum score: 10"
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