ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KLIPSPRINGER
From Afrikaans, from Dutch klip rock (see cliff) + springer, from springen to spring.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KLIPSPRINGER»
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Endangered Wildlife and Plants of the World
Cushioning coat The klipspringer has a coarse, brittle blue-gray coat. This coat
provides a thick cushion against bruises as the animal hops about in its rocky
environment. The male has small, parallel horns that are about 6 inches (15.2 ...
Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2001
2
The Behavior Guide to African Mammals: Including Hoofed ...
An ancient genus that ranged into Eurasia during the Pliocene, relict populations
on isolated massifs in Nigeria and the Central African Republic (now possibly
extinct) indicate that the klipspringer ranged across sub-Sa- haran Africa in the ...
3
African Antelope Database 1998
SUMMARY The klipspringer formerly occupied rocky hillsides, kopjes and steep
escarpments from Northeast to Southern Africa, with a few isolated populations in
Central Africa. The Rift Valleys and the Southern African escarpments provide ...
This is especially so in a species like the klipspringer for which the pairbond
involves a significant cost because the male has to coordinate his behaviour very
closely with the female's to avoid losing track of her. So close is this coordination
...
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Zoo-A-Logical Math: A Mathematical Challenge Between Humans ...
Life in the Herd A truly solitary Klipspringer will more than likely be a male that
does not have a partner. Most Klipspringer herds will have a sentinel that will
keep a watch for potential predators and will alert the group if one is detected.
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Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa
Klipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus Shoulder height 60 cm; tail 8 cm; mass 10 kg
(ram), 13 kg (ewe). Average horn length 8 cm; record horn length (South Africa)
15,9 cm Identification pointers: Stocky appearance; short muzzle; only antelope ...
Chris Stuart, Tilde Stuart, 2001
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Hiking Trails of South Africa
Facilities/Activities: 4x4 trail Klipspringer Hiking Trail is only open during the
cooler period between April and September An unusual concentration of quiver
trees, situated about 7 km south of Kenhardt on the farm Driekop, was declared
the ...
Willie Olivier, Sandra Olivier, 2003
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Voltaire's Excellent Adventure: The Broken Boarder: Gatsby, ...
Though he'd most likely failed Klipspringer and the entire universe by extension,
there was a slim hope that he could salvage what remained of his life, returning
home to Emilie... No, that wasn't accurate. If he had failed Klipspringer, then his ...
Martin GIbbs, Arthur Graham, 2014
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Two Hearts, One Passion: Dick and Mary Cabela's Hunting ...
They thought it was a good spot for klipspringer. We sat behind a boulder
surrounded by heather and Hussein began to make a kind of high-pitched
whistling sound. Within a few moments a klipspringer bounced down the
mountain, hopped ...
Dick Cabela, David Cabela, 2005
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Southern African Wildlife
Klipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus Klipspringer means 'rockjumper' in Afrikaans,
and this unusual antelope is uniquely adapted for life among cliffs, gorges and
granite kopjes. Standing up to 60cm at the shoulder and weighing around 12kg, ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KLIPSPRINGER»
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Min: Govt peeved with Bindura Nickel Chinese
... are predominantly in Zimbabwe – Freda Rebecca Gold Mine and Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC) – with its Klipspringer Diamond Mine in ... «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»
Mwana Fires More Executives
... Zimbabwe — Freda Rebecca Gold Mine and Bindura Nickel Corporation — with its Klipspringer Diamond Mine in South Africa yet to take off. «ZimEye - Zimbabwe News, Jul 15»
Go deep into the jungle at Omaha zoo, aquarium
Expect to see critters including rock hyraxes, rattlesnakes and the klipspringer, a diminutive African antelope whose name means "rock jumper.". «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»
Animal photos: The week cute, July 3
At Omaha Zoo's Desert Dome, expect to see the klipspringer, a diminutive African antelope whose name means 'rock jumper.' Photo courtesy Mary Ann ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
Going deep into the jungle at Omaha zoo and aquarium
Expect to see critters including rock hyraxes, rattlesnakes and the klipspringer, a diminutive African antelope whose name means “rock jumper.”. «Bend Bulletin, Jul 15»
Little About Bale Mountains National Park
Other mammals of BMNP include the endemic Menelik's bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, klipspringer, grey duiker, warthog, golden jackal, spotted ... «AllAfrica.com, Jun 15»
Ben Rimalower and Dorinda Medley Join 'LOVE ME: DOWNTOWN …
Baz Luhrmann also called upon the multi-talented Sydney artist to play the role of Klipspringer in his blockbuster "The Great Gatsby" in scenes ... «Broadway World, Jun 15»
Today's Market View Including Amur Minerals, Mwana Africa plc and …
... and its development while the reconstruction of the Bindura nickel smelter and potential restart of the old Klipspringer diamond fissure mine. «Proactive Investors UK, Jun 15»
Thoughts on the ex-FIFA exec's $6000 cat apartment, in no …
... parties with fireworks and own a pink suit” and right before “and I shall build an organ and get a man named Klipspringer to sleep inside it.” «Washington Post, May 15»
How South African tabloids inspired my novel
One of the mythological creatures that appears in the books is Klipspringer, a half-springbok (a type of antelope), half-human hybrid who ... «Boing Boing, May 15»
