Baby "Steenbok"

The orchard is host to many buck and quite a few specis year round. But particularly in summer when the veld is very dry and the orchard a green heaven by contrast.

James Blanckenberg was collecting graft-wood and found this baby Steenbok. (Raphicerus campestris) under a tree. It's mother had hidden it there while she was grazing.

The Steenbok only grows to 52 cm at the shoulder and weighs 11 kg when adult!

The gestation period is approximately 6 months

They are truly beautiful little antelope.

James's finger gives an idea of scale.