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Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris)

            Moremi Game Reserve
Okavango Delta
Botswana.

The steenbok (Raphicerus campestris) is a common small antelope of southern and eastern Africa. It is sometimes known as the steinbuck or steinbok.

There are two distinct clusters in steenbok distribution. In East Africa, it occurs in central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. In Southern Africa, it occurs in Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and probably Lesotho.

Steenbok typically browse on low-level vegetation (they cannot reach above 0.9 m), but are also adept at scraping up roots and tubers. In central Kruger National Park, Steenbok show a distinct preference for forbs, and then woody plants (especially Flueggea virosa) when few forbs are available. They will also take fruits and only very rarely graze on grass. They are almost entirely independent of drinking water, gaining the moisture they need from their food.

Steenbok are active during the day and the night; however, during hotter periods, they rest under shade during the heat of the day. The time spent feeding at night increases in the dry season.   While resting, they may be busy grooming, ruminating or taking brief spells of sleep. - Wikipedia

Taken in: Botswana (show map)

Taken on: November 27, 2013

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Botswana2013

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Southern Africa

Steenbok

Raphicerus campestris

Herbivore

Most Common of the Tiny 10 Antelope

20 Inches Tall Shoulder

20 Pounds

Semi Desert

Open Woods and Thickets

Acacia Tortilis

Savannah

Graze On Flowers

Active During Day

Rest Under Shade

Sue Roehl

Natural Habitat Adventures

Pentax K-3

Sigma 150-500 mm Lens

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Sunrays+5

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