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Hoofed mammals
Steenbok
Steenbok · Raphicerus campestris
The shy steenbok lives hidden away in open savannas and usually only shows itself in the open landscape at dusk.
Fact file
- Size
- Around 50 cm shoulder height and a weight of 8 to 12 kg
- Males and females
- Only males carry pointed horns, females are hornless
- Sounds
- Soft snorting as a warning sound in case of danger
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on leaves, grasses, herbs and shoots
- Offspring
- Usually gives birth to a single young after a gestation period of around seven months in the rainy season
How to identify Steenbok
The steenbok is a delicate antelope species with fine, sandy-coloured fur that ranges from reddish to pale yellow. Its underside is a striking whitish colour and stands out against the warmer brown of its surroundings at all times of year.
At only about 50 centimetres shoulder height the steenbok has a slender build. The ears are large and spoon-shaped, and only the males carry the short, pointed horns. Its posture is upright and always looks alert.
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Where Steenbok live
Namibia
South Africa
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