Oribi

(Ourebia ourebi)

Oribi
Details
Shoulder Height

: 60 cm

Average Weight
  : 15 kg
Gestation
  : 7 Months
Number of Young
  : 1 Lamb
Longevity
  : 13 Years
S.C.I. Minimum Score
  : 13
S.C.I. Record Score
 
: 19 8/16
Rowland Ward Minimum Length
  : 5 7/8"
Rowland Ward Record Length
  : 7 1/2"
General
 

Oribi are common in the open plains of South Africa, where their requirements of short open grasslands or flood plains are met. They are usually found in pairs, although sometimes form larger groups that are temporary. They have a very characteristic black tipped tail which is held out while running away when startled. They are very curious, and will often stop and look back when startled to see what startled them.