Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)
A small stocky animal with coarse, spiny hair. Short muzzle; General colour is yellow-brown to grey-yellow, with an overall grizzled appearance. Under parts, chin and lips are white. Ears are rounded, broad and bordered with black. The heavily built appearance is caused by hair standing on end instead of lying flat as with other antelope. Only antelope walking on hoof tips; always associated with rocky areas where it displays great agility.
Shoulder height: 60 cm
Mass: 10 kg (ram) and 13 kg (ewe)
Horns; average length: 8 cm (males only) these are short widely separated at the base, vertically placed and ringed only near the base.
