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Seebok

A seebok is a very rare type of antelope that can only be found in the Western Cape in South Africa. The seebok is also very small, about the size of a duiker and just as shy. They are normally found on the beach in the Bloubergstrand area but have been seen wandering as far north as Melkbosstrand. The most unique characteristic of the seebok is its webbed hooves that allows it to swim in the shallow waters and catch fish using its short horns which it then eats by flipping it in the air and catching it with its mouth. This is considered unique in the Bovidae family.

Due to their endangered status it is illegal to hunt Seebokke in South Africa. However fisherman has been known to accidentally catch a Seebok with a fishing rod. This is not legally a problem as long as they practice catch and release. Due to the fishy taste of a Seebok’s meat, poachers don’t normally target them.

Occasionally a Seebok can be seen playing in the low waves a practice a type of body surfing using it’s webbed hooves to propel itself.