Bucks are extremely territorial during mating season and can often be found near, or resting on, piles of their own fecal matter.

97 percent of the Blesbok population can be found on hunting ranches and private farms while less than 3 percent can be found within national parks and other protected lands.

They are often confused with Bontebok; however, the Bontebok has white legs as well as a white rump.

The word bles is the Afrikaan word for blaze.  Blesboks have a white blaze on their face.