Facts about the Grey Rhebok -- Pelea capreolus:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 0,8 m, (f) 0,7 m; mass 20 kg.

COLOUR: Grey-brown or grey above, but slightly yellowish brown on face and legs. Underparts, including underside of tail, white. Whitish patches around eyes, and on muzzle and chin.

RECORD LENGTH OF HORNS: 29 cm

MOST LIKE: Mountain Reedbuck, but horns are narrower and set vertically; they are not curved or hooked forward like the mountain reedbuck's. Seen from the front, the grey rhebok's horns are parallel, while the mountain reedbuck's form a V.

HABITAT: Rocky hills or mountain slopes, and rocky plains with grass cover.

WHERE FOUND:
Bontebok National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
Karoo National Park