Oribis

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Oribis
Senegal Oribi (Ourebia quadriscopa) in W National Park

Senegal Oribi ( Ourebia quadriscopa ) in W National Park

Systematics
Subordination : Ruminants (ruminantia)
without rank: Forehead weapon bearer (Pecora)
Family : Horned Bearers (Bovidae)
Subfamily : Antilopinae
Tribe : Gazelle-like (antilopini)
Genre : Oribis
Scientific name
Ourebia
Laurillard , 1842
Distribution area

The Oribis ( Ourebia ) are a common type of gazelle-like in Africa .

features

Oribis reach a shoulder height of up to 66 centimeters and weigh up to 20 kilograms. The horns have a length of 18 centimeters.

The coat of the Oribis is reddish brown on top and white on the underside; there is a light spot on the throat. They have a comparatively long neck, smaller ears than the ibex and a striking, short tail with a black tip. Male animals have short, straight, sometimes ringed horns.

distribution

The large distribution area of ​​the Oribis includes almost all African savannahs south of the Sahara , but is very fragmented overall. They can be found in the following nature reserves: Giant's Castle , Chobe , Kafue , South Luangwa , Upemba , Serengeti , Akagera , Kidepo , Murchison Falls and Mt. Elgon .

Oribis occur as grazers only in open areas with short grasses. Higher shrubs must be present in the habitat to provide the necessary cover.

habitat

The Oribis live in small groups of two to seven animals that consist of a full-grown male plus a few females and young animals. Joint dungpiles mark the area. In the event of a malfunction, they give a shrill whistle, run away for a while, then turn around and observe the cause of the malfunction. In case of danger you can watch them jump up with stiff legs and raise their black tails.

species

Threat and protection

Because of their tasty meat, these antelopes are hunted intensively in numerous regions of Africa. While the genus as a whole is not endangered, the stocks have shrunk sharply regionally. Some populations of the Serengeti Oribi ( Ourebia hastata ) have already died out as a result of persecution. The Somali representatives of the species are classified as endangered by the IUCN .

literature

  • Colin Groves and Peter Grubb: Ungulate Taxonomy. Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011, pp. 1–317 (SS 108–280)
  • Colin P. Groves and David M. Leslie Jr .: Family Bovidae (Hollow-horned Ruminants). In: Don E. Wilson and Russell A. Mittermeier (eds.): Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Volume 2: Hooved Mammals. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona 2011, ISBN 978-84-96553-77-4 , pp. 444-779
  • CA Spinage: The Natural History of Antelopes . Croom Helm, London 1986, ISBN 0-7099-4441-1 .

Web links

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Single receipts

  1. ↑ Spigane, p 194