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| - Summer coat color of this animal striped: the general background of grayish-brown on it are narrow vertical gray bars. White tail of the animal is to signal: in case of alarm the animal picks it up. Winter coat of the animal is white and becomes thicker: in winter is cold enough, and often snows, although he holds no more than one - two months. In southern Tryokhrechye it may not be, but the animals still regularly change color for winter. Three Rivers Land harelope are sociable herd animals they form large flocks numbering up to 100 head or more. These animals are a favorite prey for many predators, so it is vital to stick together. The herd does not remain long in one place, so as not to deplete the food resources. Three Rivers Land harelope feeds mainly cereals, and is found in relatively dry areas of the steppe. She avoids swampy places, because her legs are very thin and the animal falls easily into the soft soil. Ghosn at Three Rivers Land harelope begins in the fall, just before the autumn moult. The male gathers a harem of 4 - 5 females, and for about a week guarding them from competitors. At the same time they make abrupt barking sounds, and fight with each other, kicking (this is a unique case in the family: Other harelope fighting front legs). When the readiness of females to mate disappears herd again it turns into a lot of animals without a leader. The female gives birth in early spring two cubs. They sighted, developed quickly learn to walk, and within three hours after birth are able to follow the herd. Usually, childbirth occurs early in the morning, and most of the females are allowed to herd the burden for two - three days. Young harelope can produce offspring at the age of two. Life expectancy - about 15 years.
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