The Blue Buck
The Bluebuck was a real antelope that lived in South Africa. It was related to the roan antelope and sable antelope, but it was smaller and had a bluish-grey coat, which gave it its name.
Bluebucks once lived in the grasslands of the south-western Cape. By the time Europeans recorded them, their range was already small. They were hunted for meat and sport, and their habitat was changed as land was cleared for farms and grazing animals.
The Bluebuck disappeared around 1799 or 1800. It is often described as the first large African mammal known to have become extinct in historic times.
Story Role
Azuron is a graceful antelope-like creature with striking blue markings and long curved horns. Calm and noble, Azuron represents wilderness and migration.
Did You Know?
Antelope migrate across huge distances. Some species travel hundreds of miles searching for food and water.
Horns are made differently from antlers. Unlike deer antlers, horns are usually permanent.
Many grazing animals shape landscapes. Large herbivores help maintain healthy grasslands.