1. a large antelope native to South Africa with a reddish-brown coat and white markings

Examples

• The bontebok is found primarily in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
• Conservation efforts have helped the bontebok population recover from near extinction.
• The bontebok has distinctive white patches on its face and rump.
• Bontebok National Park was established to protect this endangered antelope species.
• The bontebok grazes on grasses and low shrubs in coastal plains.
• Male bonteboks are slightly larger than females and have longer horns.