Identify an Oribi

Oribi 

The oribi is a small antelope, very similar in appearance,

but slightly larger than the steenbok.  The tail is black on top

and white on the bottom, distinguishing him from the steenbok

which lacks the black on the tail.

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The oribi found in Uganda do not have a black tail.

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Laying up during the heat of the day, when alarmed, the oribi

will jump up and run away in a bouncing fashion.

Being inquisitive, they often stop after a suitable distance and

turn to look back or even walk back.

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Ourebia ourebi - https://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/conservation/ff/mammals.php
Normally found in pairs or solitarily. Only the males have horns. The oribi is a swift, inquisitive antelope that lies in tall grass. They are smaller and redder than the rhebok. They have a short, black bushy tail which is visible when they flee. They are grazers, preferring short grass. Mass: 14-20kg. Shoulder height: 51-66cm.

 

 

Steenbok

Raphicerus campestris - https://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/conservation/ff/mammals.php
Found throughout southern Africa, this large-eared antelope is the smallest that we have here in this National Park. It is a swift animal that zigzags as it runs, often stopping a short way off to look back. Normally found singly except in the breeding season when it is found in pairs. It is active by both day and night (diurnal and nocturnal). Mass: 12-14kg. Shoulder height: 50-56cm

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Common Duiker

Sylvicapra grimmia - https://www.sanparks.org/parks/golden_gate/conservation/ff/mammals.php
Although mainly nocturnal, the duiker can often be seen in daylight. It is found singularly or in pairs, and is very shy. The name ‘duiker’ comes from the Afrikaans word meaning ’diver’. This is because the duiker looks like it is diving as it flees. It is mainly a browser, and can feed on fruits, leaves, grass and roots. It can be found anywhere in the park, and is common across Southern Africa. Mass: 12-16kg. Shoulder height: 60cm.

Common 

Body shape too has its purpose and antelope preferring thicker cover often have a more solid build than their plains-loving relatives.  The stockier animals are able to make tighter turns amongst the obstacles between which they live whereas the plains animals have sacrificed this ability for speed.

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Article about seven of South Africa's small antelope: read more

Onderskeid tussen wildsoorte: lees meer

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