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Blesbok

Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi

Photo by LisaGrant
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Field Notes

Description:

The Blesbok or Blesbuck (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) is an antelope with a distinctive white face and forehead. Its white face is the origin of its name, because bles is the Afrikaans word for blaze.

Habitat:

The Blesbok is indigenous to South Africa and is found in large numbers in all national parks with open grasslands.

Reference Links:

Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi, Blesbuck

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