~ The Klipspringer ~ by Meisiekind

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 28, 2009

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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)

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elfin14doaks

7:45PM | Wed, 28 October 2009

Oh how cute. Great shot.

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danapommet

9:33PM | Wed, 28 October 2009

They are very cute Carin and fast moving up into the rocks. Great catch, share and info. Dana

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Chaosphoto

10:05PM | Wed, 28 October 2009

Looks just like leopard food hehe

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kgb224

12:56AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

Wonderful capture Carin.

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RayDekker

2:00AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

Ag noenoe's! What an adorable little bokkie! Great picture!

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Chipka

2:01AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

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.

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Katraz

2:28AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

Nice Shot.

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delaorden_ojeda

6:16AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

what a lovely little thing , love it , great capture !

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Hubba1

9:27AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

Awesome shot :)

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0rest4wicked

11:07AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

Cute creature, and fantastic photo. The texture detailed in the pelt is excellent!!

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Richardphotos

11:11AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

the fur looks unreal. like it is a fake(I know it is not a fake). stunning animal and shot

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auntietk

8:37PM | Thu, 29 October 2009

So 'n oulike ding! So tiny, and such a poser for you!

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orig_buggy

5:49PM | Fri, 30 October 2009

he's adorable!!!

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amota99517

11:52PM | Sat, 31 October 2009

Super shot!!!

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Alex_Antonov

10:01AM | Sun, 01 November 2009

Amazing!

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mommavelvet9999

10:47AM | Tue, 03 November 2009

Oh how cute! I can imagine after the info you gave, that this little thing can jump pretty far and high too! Wonderful capture!

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debbielove

3:14PM | Tue, 10 November 2009

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.