Blesbok
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Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi
White blaze
"Bles bok" is Dutch for "blaze antelope."
Lyre-shaped horns
Horns are used for protection from predators and when fighting other blesboks for territories.
Habitat/Range
Grasslands of southern Africa
Wild Diet
Grasses and Herbs
Predators
Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Spotted hyenas, African wild dogs, and Humans
Reproduction
After a gestation of 7-1/2 months, one calf is born. The youngster is born well developed and is soon able to stand.
Conservation Status
The population was reduced to 2,000 animals in 1900; however, their numbers have since increased due to conservation efforts.
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