Boschbok

/ˈbɔʃbɑk/ noun

Definition

A small African antelope found in thickets and bushlands, with a stocky build and short horns, also called a bush buck.

Etymology

From Afrikaans/Dutch 'bosch' (bush) and 'bok' (buck/antelope), literally meaning 'bush buck.' The word reflects southern African naming conventions for wildlife.

Kelly Says

The boschbok's name literally means 'bush buck' in Dutch—it's a master of hiding in dense vegetation and can leap vertically up to 6 feet to escape predators!

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