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| Giraffe |
| The Afrikaans name is "Kameelperd", a combination of kameel and luiperd. They believed the giraffe to be a mixture of a camel and a leopard (Giraffa camelopardalis). Height at shoulder: approx. 550cm, Weight: approx. 1500kg, Age: up to 28 years, Speed: 50km/h |
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| Nile Crocodile |
| The largest reptile on earth and belongs to the oldest surviving creatures. Crocodiles have been around for more than 60 million years. Height at shoulder: approx. 40cm, Weight: up to 100kg, Length of body: up to 600cm. |
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| Burchell´s Zebra |
| Zebras use their stripes to regulate their body temperature. On cold days they turn their bodies to the sun in order to absorb as much warmth through the black stripes. On hot days they turn their predominantly white rumps to the sun, in order to reflect the heat. Height at shoulder: approx. 136cm, Weight: approx. 320kg, Age: up to 35 years, Speed: 60km/h |
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| Mountain Zebra |
| The mountain zebra is not a s common as Burchell´s zebra nor does it have "shadow" stripes. It is smaller, has longer ears and no stripes on its belly. Height at shoulder: approx. 120cm, Weight: 300kg, Age: up to 35 years, Speed: 65km/h |
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| Baboon |
| The baboon is intelligent, cunning and almost human. Baboons live in groups and display a highly developed form of social behaviour. Height at shoulder: approx. 100cm, Weight: approx. 20kg, Age: up to 45 years |
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| Hunting Larger Antelope in Southern Africa |
Eland
The largest antelope in South Africa. Both male and female bear horns, the bulls being massive and short, the cow's being elongated and slender. They live in herds of up to 60. They can leap remarkably high, up to 2.4m. Height at shoulder: approx. 170cm, Weight: approx. 650kg, Age: up to 12 years, Length of horn: up to 110cm
Kudu
Selous described the Kudu as "one of the most beautiful in the world". The magnificent horns, borne only by the males, are spread in beautiful open spirals. They live in small herds of 5 to 10. They can leap up to 2.5m. Height at shoulder: approx. 150cm, Weight: 300kg, Age: up to 11 years, Length of horn: up to 181cm
Roan Antelope
The roan is the largest of the antelope after the Eland, and resembles the sable in some ways. Height at shoulder: approx. 150cm, Weight: approx. 285kg, Age: up to 19 years, Length of horn: up to 99cm
Sable Antelope
The sable with its regal bearing is one of the most beautiful antelope. Its heavily ringed horns rise vertically and sweep back in a semicircular curve. The bulls are black and the under parts are white. In Afrikaans it is called Swartwitpens: "black-white belly". Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 140cm, Weight: approx. 220kg, Age: up to 19 years, Length of horn: up to 155cm
Cape Hartebeest
Is also known as the red hartebeest. Both sexes bear horns. They have a docile appearance but are extremely fast runners who can maintain their pace for long distances. Height at shoulder: approx. 130cm, Weight: approx. 160kg, Age: up to 20 years, Speed: 65km/h, Length of horn: up to 66cm
Tsessebe
The Sassaby as it is also known occupies the position both physically and geographically between the Blesbok and the Bontebok. However it strongly resembles the Red Hartebeest. It is reputed to be the fastest African antelope, reaching speeds of up to 100km/h, and can run 7 miles and be as fresh as it was from the start. Height at shoulder: approx. 120cm, Weight: 160kg, Age: up to 20 years, Length of horn: up to 48cm
Oryx/Gemsbok
Both sexes bear horns, those of the cow being longer and slimmer. They live in herds of up to 40 animals and can survive without water for long periods. They are aggressive and always ready for a fight. Wounded animals can be dangerous. Height at shoulder: approx. 120cm, Weight: approx. 200kg, Age: up to 19 years, Length of horn: up to 122cm
Waterbuck
It is a stately looking beast with well ringed horns, borne by males only. Generally found close to water and bears a peculiar white marking on its rump that would suggest that the prototype waterbuck sat on a freshly painted toilet seat. Height at shoulder: approx. 130cm, Weight: approx. 250kg, Age: up to 12 years, Length of horn: up to 99cm
Blue Wildebeest/Bridled Gnu
Also known as black-tailed gnu, it is ox-like in build and has buffalo shaped horns. It lives in herds and is often seen with Zebras, Impalas and Giraffe. Height at shoulder: approx. 135cm, Weight: approx. 250kg, Age: up to 20 years, Length of horn: 83cm
Black Wildebeest/White-tailed Gnu
It is smaller than its "blue" cousin. Is generally referred to as the black wildebeest and its natural habitat is the highveld and the Karoo regions of South Africa. Height at shoulder: approx. 120cm, Weight: approx. 180kg, Age: up to 20 years, Length of horn: up to 68cm
Lechwe
Looks like a cross between an Impala and a waterbuck. Lives mainly in swamps and lagoons. Height at shoulder: approx. 82cm, Weight: approx. 120kg, Length of horn: up to 68cm
Nyala
Looks like a mixture of a young kudu and a bushbuck, but wears its characteristic "orange-coloured stockings". Height at shoulder: approx. 105cm, Weight: approx. 130kg, Age: up to 8 years, Length of horn: up to 83cm |
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| Hunting medium sized antelope in South Africa |
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Bontebok
Was named after its characteristically coloured coat. It was applied by the Dutch settlers and means "pied" or "variegated" buck. It nearly became extinct and is at home only in the south western Cape. Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 90cm, Weight: approx. 64kg, Age: up to 8 years, Length of horn: up to 43cm
Blesbok
Looks very similar to the Bontebok, but it is smaller, has a lighter coat and is more prolific Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 95cm, Weight: approx. 80kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: approx. 51cm
Bushbbuck
Is easily recognised by its white collar. Is at home in thick bush and close to water. It is aggressive, brave and quite dangerous. It will tackle leopard, dogs and even human beings. Height at shoulder: approx. 80cm, Weight: approx. 54kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 55cm
Impala
The Impala is the most prolific antelope in South Africa. Only the ram bears horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 90cm
Weight: approx. 65kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 65cm
Reedbuck
As its name denotes it is at home in areas rich in reeds. But it does not like to go into water. It can be recognised by a characteristic whistle. Only the ram bears horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 90cm, Weight: approx. 70kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 46cm
Mountain Reedbuck
Is at home in mountainous regions and lives in small groups. It is smaller and shyer than the Reedbuck. Only the ram bears horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 75cm, Weight: approx. 25kg, Age: up to 8 years, Length of horn: up to 23cm
Springbok
This is the national animal of South Africa. It has an amazing ability to jump vertically as high as 3m and horizontally as far as 5m. Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 75cm, Weight: approx. 35kg, Age: up to 10 years, Length of horn: up to 48cm
Rhebok
Lives in larger groups, is small, aggressive and bravely defends its territory. Height at shoulder: approx. 75cm, Weight: approx. 22kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 29cm |
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Hunting small antelope in South Africa
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Oribi
An elegant golden coloured antelope that can be found in grassy landscapes that are rich in water. Height at shoulder: approx. 65cm, Weight: approx. 20kg, Age: up to 13 years, Length of horn: up to 19cm
Klipspringer
Lives only on rocky hills and mountains. Generally lives in groups and is both a grazer and browser. Height at shoulder: approx. 60cm, Weight: approx. 16kg, Age: up to 8 years, Length of horn: up to 16cm
Cape Grysbok
Looks like a steenbok but is a very shy animal that comes out only at night. Live in dense bush. Height at shoulder: approx. 55cm, Weight: approx. 12kg, Length of horn: up to 12cm
Steenbok
Lives in pairs, but only the buck bears horns. Its habitat is the steppe and open woodland . Needs very little water and is active during the day. Height at shoulder: approx. 50cm, Weight: approx. 12kg, Age: up to 6 years, Length of horn: circa. 18cm.
Grey Duiker
Only the buck bears horns. It lives in woodland and in grassland with thickets. It is active mainly at night and live in pairs. Height at shoulder: approx. 50cm, Weight: approx. 12kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 18cm
Red Duiker
Lives in thick bush, is extremely shy and is recognisable by the long head tuft between the ears. Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 45cm, Weight: approx. 12kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 11cm
Suni
Is a tiny antelope, that can be found only in some definite areas of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Northern Province. Only the bucks bear horn. Height at shoulder: approx. 40cm, Weight: up to 8kg, Length of horn: up to 9cm
Blue Duiker
Is the smallest antelope in South Africa. Lives in dense woodland, mainly in the eastern parts of the country. Height at shoulder: approx. 30cm, Weight: up to 5kg, Age: up to 9 years, Length of horn: up to 10cm |
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Warthog
Has a disproportionately large head compared to the rest of the body. The female has two and the male has four warts on either side of the head. When they trot along they hold their tails upright like antennae. When they feed they often go down on their knees, as if praying for their meal. Height at shoulder: approx. 75cm, Weight: 70 - 100kg, Age: up to 20 years, Speed: 30 - 50 km/h, Length of body: up to 60cm
Bush Pig
Looks similar to its domesticated cousin and lives in groups of 5 to 20 in thick bush, woodland or forests. It is aggressive and known to have attacked human beings with serious consequences. Height at shoulder: approx. 80cm, Weight: 55 - 75kg, Age: up to 20 years, Length of body: up to 18cm
Black-backed Jackal
Can be found on the open plains and lives on reptiles, birds, birds' eggs, small mammals and carrion. Can often be seen during the day. Height at shoulder: approx. 40cm, Weight: approx. 10kg, Age: up to 10 years, Speed: 55km/h |
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Backcountry Bad Boys purchase this hunt at a fund raiser for Hunters Helping Kids. We are excited in hunting with Kryse and Sarie Wessel from South Africa. We look forward to traveling to Kukuzans Safari for our FIRST PLAINS GAME HUNT in Sounth Africa!;)
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