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Steenbok
Antelope
(Raphicerus
campestris)
Steenbok
are small antelope that can be found in a wide range of habitats in
southern and eastern Africa, from open plains to open woodland. They
prefer plains with short grass and shrubs. Both male and female are
territorial and solitary animals.
The
Steenbok have glands in front of their eye sockets, but these are
not used to mark their territory. Instead, a gland located between
two halves of the lower jaw is used for that.
The
males have horns and can weigh up to 12kg.
Steenbok are active during the day. They are
mainly browsers, grazing as they go. Because they drink water on
very rare occasions, they do not depend on the availability of
water. Their life span is about 10 years.
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