Steenbuck

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The steenbok or steenbuck (Raphicerus campestris) is a common small antelope of southern and eastern Africa. Their coat is any shade from fawn to reddish-brown, typically rather orange. The underside, including chin and throat, is white, as is the ring around the eye. Ears are large with "finger-marks" on the inside. Males have straight, smooth, parallel horns 7–19 cm long. There is a black crescent-shape between the ears, a long black bridge to the glossy black nose, and a black circular scent-gland in front of the eye. The tail is not usually visible, being only 4–6 cm long.

WEIGHT MALE: 11 KG

WEIGHT FEMALE: 11.5 KG

SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 52 CM

SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 52 CM

MATING SEASON: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Weights & shoulder heights are averages

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