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Klipspringer — printable fact sheet
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Klipspringer
Oreotragus oreotragus
The klipspringer is a small, agile antelope uniquely adapted to rocky terrain across eastern and southern Africa. Standing about 50–60 cm at the shoulder, it is distinguished by its stocky build, short horns in males, and coarse, speckled fur that provides excellent camouflage a…
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- Klipspringers are one of the very few antelope species that mate for life, typically living in monogamous pairs.
- Klipspringers can leap up to 2 meters high and land precisely on the tips of their hooves, which are uniquely cylindrical. Their dense, brittle fur acts as padding against sharp rocks, and they can go for long periods without drinking water, extracting moisture from their diet.
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