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Oreotragus oreotragus
The word klipspringer literally means "rock jumper" in Afrikaans. The klipspringer is also known colloquially as a mvundla (from the Xhosa umvundla, meaning "rabbit").
In Rocky area, Riverside
They never need to drink, since the succulents they consume provide them with enough water to survive
Spotted on Jun 21, 2013
Submitted on Sep 20, 2013
7 Comments
Thx Smith Zoo!
Great close-ups!
Thx Roberto!
Very nice spot, compliments!
Thanks Adriano, Tiz I agree, I was so surprised to see this little guy up there, usually plenty in the mountains further south where I live.
It is quite rare to see them in Kruger since they are quite territorial (And as the note mentions, they dont really have to go to the waterholes to drink)
You are a lucky man, they ar beautiful (and your pictures too)
WOW, I've wanted to see one for all my stay in South Africa and Namibia and never had the chance, spectacular photos also!