Rhodesia Philately: Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris)

The Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris) is a common small antelope of southern and eastern Africa. It is sometimes known as the steinbuck or steinbok. There are two distinct clusters in steenbok distribution – East Africa and Southern Africa.

Their coat is any shade from fawn to rufous, typically rather orange. The underside, including chin and throat, is white, as is the ring around the eye. Ears are large with “finger-marks” on the inside. Males have straight, smooth, parallel horns. There is a black crescent-shape between the ears, a long black bridge to the glossy black nose, and a black circular scent-gland in front of the eye.

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1975 – Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. (D3 Series – Type VIA)

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