The blesbok or blesbuck (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) is a subspecies of the bontebok antelope endemic to South Africa, Eswatini and Namibia. It has a distinctive white face and forehead, which inspired the name because bles is the Afrikaans (and Dutch language) word for a blaze such as one might see on the forehead of a horse.

The blesbok or blesbuck (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) is an subspecies of the bontebok antelope endemic to South Africa, Eswatini and Namibia. It has a distinctive white face and forehead which inspired the name, because bles is the Afrikaans word for a blaze such as one might see on the forehead of a horse.

blesbok, (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), one of the gaudiest of the antelopes, a South African version of the closely related sassaby. The blesbok ranged the treeless Highveld in countless thousands throughout the mid-19th century but was hunted nearly to extinction.

Hunting blesbuck in South Africa is the perfect hunt for a first time African hunter. This antelope is aptly named and identified by the white blaze on its forehead called a “Bles” in Afrikaans. The body colour is brown with a lighter-coloured saddle on …

Historically confined to the coastal plain of the Western Cape in South Africa. The blesbok has been introduced widely to privately owned game farms outside its natural range in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. This species is highly characteristic of the open plateau grasslands of the southern African highveld up to 2,000 m (6,500 ft.).

Apr 29, 2019 · Galloping across the highveld comes a blesbok, its striking white face glistening beneath the sun. Spiralled horns rise skywards and a flashing white tail swishes through the grass. There are few finer wildlife sights, such a unique antelope blazing a …

It was once one of the most abundant antelope species of the African plains, but Blesbok have become scarce since 1893 due to relentless hunting for their skins and meat. Recently, population numbers have recovered dramatically due to vigorous conservation in game reserves and farms.

The Blesbok, also known as Blesbuck or Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi, is an antelope species indigenous to Eswatini and South Africa. This species falls under the Bovidae family. Its closest relatives include Blue Duiker, Eland, Gerenuk, Bontebok, and Sitatunga.

Species: Damaliscus pygargus (White Blesbok) Life Span: 12–14 years (in the wild) Weight: 50–70 kg (110–155 lbs) Height: 75–90 cm (30–36 inches) at the shoulder. Animal Behavior and Habits. Activity: Diurnal – active mostly during early morning and late afternoon. Feeding Habits: Herbivores – graze on grasses, occasionally browse on shrubs.

The blesbok or blesbuck is an antelope endemic to South Africa and Eswatini. It has a distinctive white face and forehead which inspired the name, because bles is the Afrikaans word for a blaze such as one might see on the forehead of a horse.