Rhebok
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| Grey Rhebok Conservation status: Lower risk (cd) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Pelea capreolus Forster, 1790 |
The Grey Rhebok or Grey Rhebuck (Pelea capreolus, locally known as the Vaal Rhebok or Vaalribbok) is a species of antelope endemic to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.
They prefer grassy, montane habitat, and carry a woolly grey coat to insulate them from the cold of their habitat.
Only the males carry the straight horns.
Males become extremely aggressive during the breeding season.