In 1992 there were about 2000 of these animals across the country, and today I guess there are many more. I came across this young Bontebok on Tygerberg Hill (at the picnic spot I mentioned) lying in the long grass - close to its mother. Mom got a little nervous as I approached, eyeballed me for a little while, and then must have signaled to her baby that it was time to leave. I can't say that I was too upset - those long horns looked pretty intimidating!
I never realised that we still had wild buck on the hills among residential areas in the Northern suburbs! Pretty awesome, heh?
Caroline
Cute. Another reason to pay a visit.
Fiona
This picture is not of a bontebok…
Paul Gilowey
Post authorHiya Fiona… it’s not fair to just leave a comment like that without saying what you believe this to be.
Nevertheless – before posting this I did in fact research what antelope are found on Tygerberg Hill. Let me assure you – this is a young Bontebok.
You’re probably missing the distinctive horns that adults have. In fact, as I mentioned in the article, it’s mom (distinctive horns and all) was close by when I took this photo. The pair darted away soon after snapping this shot.