Grey Rhebok
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| Pelea capreolus (Forster, 1790) |
The Grey Rhebok or Grey Rhebuck (Pelea capreolus, locally known as the Vaal Rhebok or Vaalribbok) is a species of antelope endemic to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Swaziland.
They prefer grassy, montane habitat, and carry a woolly grey coat to insulate them from the cold of their habitat. Only the males carry the straight horns. Males become extremely aggressive during the breeding season.
The Afrikaans/Dutch spelling: Reebok, is responsible for the name of the British sportswear manufacturing company Reebok.
[edit] References
- Castley et al (2003). Pelea capreolus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
