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Hunting Medium Sized Antelope in South Africa
offered by supplier M17801 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
- 10
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 10
people
Destination:
South Africa
Specialty Category:
Antelope
Season: January - December
Min Price: 800 South Africa Rand (ZAR) per person
Max Price: 1500 South Africa Rand (ZAR) per person
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Bontebok. Was named after its characteristically colored coat. It was applied by the Dutch settlers and means "pied" or "variegated" buck. It nearly became extinct and is at home only in the south western Cape. Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 90cm, Weight: approx. 64kg, Age: up to 8 years, Length of horn: up to 43cm.
Blesbok. Looks very similar to the Bontebok, but it is smaller, has a lighter coat and is more prolific Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 95cm, Weight: approx. 80kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: approx. 51cm.
Bushbbuck. Is easily recognized by its white collar. Is at home in thick bush and close to water. It is aggressive, brave and quite dangerous. It will tackle leopard, dogs and even human beings. Height at shoulder: approx. 80cm, Weight: approx. 54kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 55cm.
Impala. The Impala is the most prolific antelope in South Africa. Only the ram bears horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 90cm
Weight: approx. 65kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 65cm.
Reedbuck. As its name denotes it is at home in areas rich in reeds. But it does not like to go into water. It can be recognized by a characteristic whistle. Only the ram bears horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 90cm, Weight: approx. 70kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 46cm.
Mountain Reedbuck. Is at home in mountainous regions and lives in small groups. It is smaller and shyer than the Reedbuck. Only the ram bears horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 75cm, Weight: approx. 25kg, Age: up to 8 years, Length of horn: up to 23cm.
Springbok. This is the national animal of South Africa. It has an amazing ability to jump vertically as high as 3m and horizontally as far as 5m. Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 75cm, Weight: approx. 35kg, Age: up to 10 years, Length of horn: up to 48cm.
Rhebok. Lives in larger groups, is small, aggressive and bravely defends its territory. Height at shoulder: approx. 75cm, Weight: approx. 22kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 29cm.
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