Category: Antelope

The aftermath of rutting season… Hormone production in Impala rams is stimulated by the shortening days of autumn and causes energy reserves in the neck to build up. Impala ewes notice the enlarged neck which elicits oestrus amongst them. A…

Belonging to the tribe Tragelaphini, Bushbuck are the smallest and most aggressive of the spiral-horned antelope. They are often confused with Nyala, especially since they are regularly found in the company of Nyala. Bushbuck try to avoid buffalo as buffalo…

The kudu is the most elegant antelope – even their tracks are often seen as perfect. These large animals can be identified by the white vertical stripes along their flanks and the males’ large spiral horns. The females’ ears always…

With summer in full swing, the rain has transformed the bush from its dull winter colours to lush green colours and we have seen the birth of many new young animals as there is enough nutrition in the bush to…