Cape grysbok  (Raphicerus melanotis)

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Endemic: A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Fynbos: The natural shrubland vegetation occurring in the southwestern and southern Cape of South Africa, holding the greatest diversity of plant species in the world. Fynbos is characterised by tall shrubs with large leaves, heath-like shrubs, wiry reed-like plants, and bulbous herbs.
Gestation: The state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth.
Nocturnal: Active at night.
Preorbital glands: An organ that produces a secretion, situated in front of the eye socket.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (April, 2008)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org/
  2. Stuart, C. and Stuart, T. (2001) Field guide to the mammals of Southern Africa. Struik Publishers, Cape Town.
  3. Mills, G. and Hess, L. (1997) The Complete Book of Southern African Mammals. Struik Publishers, Cape Town.
  4. Nowak, R.M. (1999) Walker's Mammals of the World. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland.
  5. Burton, M. and Burton, R. (2002) International Encylopedia of Wildlife. Marshall Cavendish Corporation, New York.
  6. Marris, E. (2007) Africa conservation: Making room. Nature, 488: 860 - 863.