Home » WATCH: Tiny Klipspringer Antelope Born at Brevard Zoo to Four-Year-Old Mother Deborah

WATCH: Tiny Klipspringer Antelope Born at Brevard Zoo to Four-Year-Old Mother Deborah

By  //  September 4, 2020

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Delicious Digg This Stumble This

weighed roughly 1.5 pounds at birth

ABOVE VIDEO: A klipspringer was born at Brevard Zoo on Sunday, August 23 to four-year-old mother Deborah. Veterinary staff performed a neonatal exam on the newborn, who appeared to be in good health and was determined to be a male.

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — A klipspringer was born at Brevard Zoo on Sunday, August 23 to four-year-old mother Deborah.

Veterinary staff performed a neonatal exam on the newborn, who appeared to be in good health and was determined to be a male.

The calf, who does not yet have a name and weighed roughly 1.5 pounds at birth, was sired by five-year-old Ajabu.

The youngster will spend several weeks bonding with his mother behind the scenes before transitioning to public view.

The calf, who does not yet have a name and weighed roughly 1.5 pounds at birth, was sired by five-year-old Ajabu. The youngster will spend several weeks bonding with his mother behind the scenes before transitioning to public view. (Brevard Zoo image)

Klipspringer typically give birth to one calf following a gestation period of six to seven months.

These tiny antelope—which weigh between 18 and 40 pounds as adults—live in rocky areas of sub-Saharan Africa, where their sure-footedness helps them elude predators like leopards, caracals and eagles.

Although this species does not face any major threats, it is sometimes hunted by humans for its meat and hide.

The Brevard Zoo is home to more than 900 animals representing 195 species from all over the world.

As a not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in the fields of animal wellness, education and conservation.

Klipspringer typically give birth to one calf following a gestation period of six to seven months. These tiny antelope—which weigh between 18 and 40 pounds as adults—live in rocky areas of sub-Saharan Africa, where their sure-footedness helps them elude predators like leopards, caracals and eagles. (Brevard Zoo image)
Brevard Zoo’s ‘Restore Our Shores’ Team Introduces New Gabion Cages Which Simulate Natural Oyster ReefsRelated Story:
Brevard Zoo’s ‘Restore Our Shores’ Team Introduces New Gabion Cages Which Simulate Natural Oyster Reefs