Shoulder height
- 85-100 cm
Weight
- 55-80 kg
Snout-vent lenght
- 140-160 cm
Nourishment
- grass, herbs
Mating season
- April - June
Number of cubs
- 1
Worth knowing
The Blesbok was nearly hunted to extinction because of its large numbers, but being protected since the late 19th-century its numbers have increased and today is sufficiently numerous so as not to be considered pressured or endangered.