January 17, 2013January 17, 2013 Bontebokkie growing up. Just a few weeks old. Three months on , and those horns are coming along nicely. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like Loading... Related
🙂 will be following progress! Want see how his markings shape up. Fully grown he’ll have a white face and bottom! Reply
Well spotted, as i’ve corrupted the word into an Afrikaans diminutive! The animal is of the antelop family and Bontebok is our coastal, fynbos variety; while Blesbok is the highveld species. Derived from Dutch, bont – spots ; bles – blaze. 🙂 Reply
Nature on the Edge 
That is a very sweet one. Good luck for him!
🙂 will be following progress! Want see how his markings shape up. Fully grown he’ll have a white face and bottom!
So fragile yet strong and overall adorable.
🙂 ….skinny legs and knock-kneed, and still trying to drink milk from mum!
what a name. sounds lovely.
Well spotted, as i’ve corrupted the word into an Afrikaans diminutive! The animal is of the antelop family and Bontebok is our coastal, fynbos variety; while Blesbok is the highveld species. Derived from Dutch, bont – spots ; bles – blaze. 🙂
I like it 🙂