~ The Klipspringer ~ by Meisiekind
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Description
This is a Klipspringer ewe, which is an Afrikaans name and directly translated means 'rock-jumper'. It has no English name! I have captured this cutie in the Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Weighing 11-13 kg and standing 500-600mm high at the shoulders, this is a small and stocky antelope. Ewes are slightly larger than the rams. Only rams have short horns. Klipspringer have smallish rounded ears positioned far back on the head, and with noticeable dark inner markings. The coarse-haired coat is variable in colour with shades of grey, yellow, brown or red, with marked white underparts, chin and lips.
Thank you for the visit and for your valued comments and favs on my Sable upload of yesterday!
Stay well!
Hugs, Carin xx
Comments (47)
Oh how cute. Great shot.
They are very cute Carin and fast moving up into the rocks. Great catch, share and info. Dana
Looks just like leopard food hehe
Wonderful capture Carin.
Ag noenoe's! What an adorable little bokkie! Great picture!
I have never seen these before and this is a stunning, detailed, and gorgeous capture. I love the eyes and the poise. Wonderful work...I should plan a trip...I want to see these live and as up-close as they'd let me get.
Nice Shot.
what a lovely little thing , love it , great capture !
Awesome shot :)
Cute creature, and fantastic photo. The texture detailed in the pelt is excellent!!
the fur looks unreal. like it is a fake(I know it is not a fake). stunning animal and shot
So 'n oulike ding! So tiny, and such a poser for you!
he's adorable!!!
Super shot!!!
Amazing!
Oh how cute! I can imagine after the info you gave, that this little thing can jump pretty far and high too! Wonderful capture!
Beautiful picture of a stunning creature.. :-) And the dark circles beneath its eyes are scent glands! There you are! I'm showing off now!.. lol Take care and thanks for your messages! Rob.