Grey rhebok
A species of Pelea, Also known as Vaal rhebok Scientific name : Pelea capreolus Genus : Pelea
Grey rhebok, A species of Pelea
Also known as:
Vaal rhebok
Scientific name: Pelea capreolus
Genus: Pelea
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Description
The grey rhebok is a medium-sized antelope weighing 19–30 kg (42–66 lb) with a long neck and narrow ears. The coat is short and dense and coloured in various shades of grey. Only the males carry horns, which are straight, sharp, ringed at the base, and around 15–25 cm (6–10 in) long. 
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Grey rhebok primarily subsists on a diet of lush grasses sourced from its native hills and plateaus. It displays a preference for fresh simplicia grass, timothy hay, and summer ryegrass, supplementing its diet with seasonal seeds and tree buds, enhancing nutrient uptake crucial to its robust metabolism.
Appearance
Grey rhebok is a medium-sized mammal with a robust body. It has a sleek, short coat, predominantly red-brown, but can lighten to dappled golden-brown in summer. Both sexes feature spiky, curved horns. Mature males often have darker fur and more pronounced horns. The species showcases no significant differences in appearance due to age or subspecies.
Behavior
Grey rhebok is a territorial and predominantly solitary creature. Its behavioral pattern demonstrates a penchant for dusk and dawn active periods. It primarily focuses on grazing and foraging for food, largely feeding on grasses. Marking its territory through the secretion of glandular pheromones is typical, contributing to its ability to live in relative harmony with similarly solitary species.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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