The Black Wildebeest is a huge mammal mainly found in the southern region of Africa. Its population faced a dark history, for it once stood on the brink of extinction. Presently, their population is thriving; and this would not be possible without humanity’s collective effort in saving their species. Read further to … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,25 m, (f) 1,1 m; mass (m) 150 kg, (f) 120 kg. Both sexes have horns. COLOUR: Glossy reddish brown, with a black blaze on the face and well-defined, off-white rump and light undersides. GESTATION PERIOD: 8 months RECORD LENGTH OF HORNS: 66 cm. SPEED: 65 km MOST … Read more
The Bushbuck, also known as the Cape Bushbuck, Imbabala, and Tragelaphus sylvaticus, is a common antelope species present throughout sub-Saharan Africa. It resembles the Harnessed Bushbuck, its close relative, due to the same body color. These two antelope species have been observed to be more closely related than any other species. This … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,35 m, (f) 1,25 m; mass (m) 235 kg, (f) 210 kg. Both sexes have curved horns. COLOUR: Upper-body parts dark brown to black, often with a satinlike sheen; males darker than females. Underside and back of thighs white, with white markings on face. Dark, upstanding mane extends … Read more
The Klipspringer, also known as Oreotragus oreotragus, is a small antelope endemic to eastern and southern Africa. It is the only member of its genus. Its name is the Afrikaans term for “rock jumper” and it alludes to the antelope’s ability in a rocky habitat where it can be sighted moving carefree, … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height 60 cm, mass (m) 14 kg, (f) 14,2 kg. COLOUR: Golden fawn to yellow-orange with white chin, throat, chest, abdomen and rump. The upper chest is golden fawn. Upper surface of bushy tail is black or dark brown, and the under surface is white. White blazes around the eyes. … Read more