The Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus) is found in the savannah and terrestrial grassland of southern Africa. This large antelope has a contrasting color pattern where the dorsal part is dark or chocolate brown, while the ventral part or belly and buttocks are white. There are also patches of white on the forehead and tip of the nose. Both males and females have lyre-shaped and ringed horns, and males are larger and heavier than females. The tail is short with black fur. These diurnal grazers are also known to be nomadic and live in separate male and female herds.
Bonteboks have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-39.4” (80-100 cm), overall body length from 51.2”-82.7” (130-210 cm), standing height of roughly 40.2”-65” (102-165 cm), and a body width of 13”-22” (33-56 cm). The weight of a Bontebok is between 121-342 lb (55-155 kg). Bonteboks have a typical lifespan of 12-23 years.
The Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus) is found in the savannah and terrestrial grassland of southern Africa. This large antelope has a contrasting color pattern where the dorsal part is dark or chocolate brown, while the ventral part or belly and buttocks are white. There are also patches of white on the forehead and tip of the nose. Both males and females have lyre-shaped and ringed horns, and males are larger and heavier than females. The tail is short with black fur. These diurnal grazers are also known to be nomadic and live in separate male and female herds.
Bonteboks have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-39.4” (80-100 cm), overall body length from 51.2”-82.7” (130-210 cm), standing height of roughly 40.2”-65” (102-165 cm), and a body width of 13”-22” (33-56 cm). The weight of a Bontebok is between 121-342 lb (55-155 kg). Bonteboks have a typical lifespan of 12-23 years.
