SIZE: Shoulder height 50 cm, mass 9 kg. COLOUR: Sandy to yellow brown body with four to eight dark brown vertical stripes. Black feet and tail tip; a thick dorsal mane from the back of head to base of tail, which is tipped with black. MOST LIKE: The Brown Hyaena, but the … Read more
The Blue Wildebeest, also known as the Connochaetes taurinus, Common Wildebeest, Brindled Gnu, and White-bearded Wildebeest, is a large antelope species that is categorized under the Bovidae family. It shares a close taxonomic relationship with the Black Wildebeest. Dubbed as a “wild beast” for its menacing looks, this animal is often described … Read more
It is the second-largest antelope in the world, with a cow-like appearance. Despite its vast size, it has the power to trot at a rapid pace and extended period, and jump to 4 feet or 1.5 meters, even at a stop. A loud, clicking, conspicuous sound can be heard from its knees … Read more
The Greater Kudu, also known as Tragelaphus strepsiceros, is one of the two Tragelaphus species native to the African continent. The other one being the Lesser Kudu or T. imberbis. The name “Kudu” or “Koodoo” is the Khoikhoi name for this type of antelope. Trag (Greek) refers to goat, and elaphos (Greek) … Read more
SIZE: Average shoulder height (m) 1,2 m, (f) 1,1 m; mass (m) 240 kg, (f) 210 kg. COLOUR: Pale greyish-fawn overall. White face, legs, rump and back carry distinctive dark brown to black markings; long flowing black hair on tail. GESTATION PERIOD: 9 months POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 18 -19 years RECORD LENGTH OF … Read more
Widely known as the symbol and nickname to the national rugby team of South Africa, Springboks are strikingly beautiful antelopes that roam around the southern part of Africa. Springboks are famed for its remarkable leaping behavior and its reddish-brown color that makes them as gallant and as beautiful as the spring season. … Read more