Location: South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique
Habitat: Forests and Thickets
Diet: Herbivores
Characteristic: Distinctive white eye rings
Conservation: Least Concern
Sharpe's Grysboks are native to parts of Africa, specifically found in countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Swaziland. They prefer dense forests, thickets, and areas with lots of vegetation where they can hide and find food. Sharpe's grysboks are small antelopes, with males and females weighing around 14-31 pounds. They have a reddish-brown coat with a slightly lighter underside and distinctive white eye rings. Sharpe's grysboks have excellent camouflage, allowing them to blend into their forest surroundings and avoid predators. They have keen senses of smell and hearing to detect danger and find food.
They are herbivores, feeding on a variety of plant materials such as leaves, fruits, and flowers found in their forest habitats.
Female Sharpe's Grysboks give birth to a single calf after a gestation period of around six months. Calves are born well-developed and can stand and follow their mothers shortly after birth. These antelopes are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active during the night to avoid predators and forage for food. During the day, they rest and hide to stay safe.
Sharpe's Grysboks are not considered endangered. However, habitat loss due to deforestation and human activities can impact their populations. Conservation efforts focus on preserving their forest habitats.