Vaal or Gray Rhebuck
Afrikaans name : Vaalribbok
Scientific name : (pelea capreolus)

Region : The vaal rhebuck is a medium sized antelope and the sole member of the Peleini  tribe, found exclusively in South Africa.
Description :  Open country antelope the rhebuck have long necks, bulbous noses and long, narrow ears and short fur in many shades of gray.
Habitat : sourveld grassland and scrub savanna areas above 1000m. In the strandveld in the South Western regions, they are found almost at sea level among the sand dunes.
Weight : max. 30kg
Height : Adult males - 80cm at shoulder.
Horns : straight spike like horns up to 25cm long.
Food : Rheebuck are daylight browsers. Feeding is mixed, they browse on the higher slopes in the rainy season and descend to the lower grasslands in the dry season.They also browse on herbs leaves and green shoots and are water independent, being able to get sufficient water through browsing.
Habits : Vaal Rhebuck has an acute sense of sight with a  well developed sense of smell and sharp hearing. They are gregarious, territorial antelope who live in closed family groups or harems. Herds consist of up to 15 females and their young and a single male. Male offspring leave to the periphery of the herd after about one year.
Young : Calving season Sept to Jan. Maturity on 2 years. Gestation period 9 months. Weaning 6/8 months .
Predators : Caracal, Jackal, Baboons, eagles and wild dogs.