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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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