Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Meet Kolle and Karoo, female bontebok calves born on Dec. 23 and 26, respectively. Bonteboks are a rare type of antelope native to South Africa. “Kolle” means “patches” in Afrikaans, which is fitting because bontebok are known for those beautiful white patches on their faces. “Karoo” was named for the region in which bontebok are found in South Africa.
These amazing animals were hunted to the point of extinct in the wild back in the early 1800s, when just 17 individuals remained. They've made a comeback thanks to conservation efforts, and an estimated 2500-3500 are thriving today!
Kolle and Karoo’s father Ibunzi came to the Dallas Zoo along with females Mia and Frida last year based on a breeding recommendation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Bontebok Species Survival Plan. We’re so thrilled to increase their population by two – Kolle and Karoo will be incredible ambassadors for their species!
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Meet Kolle and Karoo, female bontebok calves born on Dec. 23 and 26, respectively. Bonteboks are a rare type of antelope native to South Africa. “Kolle” means “patches” in Afrikaans, which is fitting because bontebok are known for those beautiful white patches on their faces. “Karoo” was named for the region in which bontebok are found in South Africa.
These amazing animals were hunted to the point of extinct in the wild back in the early 1800s, when just 17 individuals remained. They've made a comeback thanks to conservation efforts, and an estimated 2500-3500 are thriving today!
Kolle and Karoo’s father Ibunzi came to the Dallas Zoo along with females Mia and Frida last year based on a breeding recommendation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Bontebok Species Survival Plan. We’re so thrilled to increase their population by two – Kolle and Karoo will be incredible ambassadors for their species!
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Official Site: bit.ly/DallasZooOfficialSite
ZooHoo Blog: bit.ly/DallasZooHooBlog
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Twitter: twitter.com/dallaszoo
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