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  • The Klipspringer is a small antelope that inhabits the most inaccessible mountains of Southern Africa; and, like its near congener, the chamois of the Alps, is as much at home on the narrow ledges of cliffs as its kindred are upon the open plains.

    Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found A Book of Zoology for Boys Mayne Reid 1850

  • Diamonds from Marsfontein, as well as those from the 'Klipspringer' project will be marketed through De Beers 'Central Selling Organisation.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1998

  • "Klipspringer" project will be marketed through De Beers 'Central

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1998

  • Klipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus and Cape clawless otter Aonyx capensis can be seen in the gorges.

    Mosi-oa-Tunya Victoria Falls, Zambia 2009

  • Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus) has also survived hunting pressure because it occupies inaccessible, high, rocky slopes.

    South Malawi montane forest-grassland mosaic 2008

  • It includes a number of species with South or East African affinities, such as the West African population of Klipspringer, as well as a number of endemic mammals and birds.

    Jos Plateau forest-grassland mosaic 2008

  • Klipspringer distribution is of special biogeographic interest because this is the only West African population of klipspringer.

    Jos Plateau forest-grassland mosaic 2008

  • Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus) and rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) can also both be found in rocky habitats in this ecoregion.

    Ethiopian montane moorlands 2008

  • When Klipspringer had played THE LOVE NEST. he turned around on the bench and searched unhappily for Gatsby in the gloom.

    The Great Gatsby 2003

  • Klipspringer plays the piano,” said Gatsby, cutting him off.

    The Great Gatsby 2003

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