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Blesbok

Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi

Description:

The Blesbok or Blesbuck (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) is an antelope with a distinctive white face and forehead. Its white face is the origin of its name, because bles is the Afrikaans word for blaze.

Habitat:

The Blesbok is indigenous to South Africa and is found in large numbers in all national parks with open grasslands.

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LisaGrant
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LisaGrant

Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Jan 6, 2010
Submitted on Jun 4, 2011

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