Waterbuck

The Waterbuck is a large antelope commonly found near water sources in eastern and southern Africa. It is recognised by its shaggy coat and distinctive white ring around its rump. Waterbucks are grazers and browsers, feeding on grasses and leaves. They are social animals, often found in herds near rivers, lakes, and swamps.

The Waterbuck is a large antelope commonly found near water sources in eastern and southern Africa. It is recognised by its shaggy coat and distinctive white ring around its rump. Waterbucks are grazers and browsers, feeding on grasses and leaves. They are social animals, often found in herds near rivers, lakes, and swamps.

Scientific Name:

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Family:

Bovidae

Conservation Status :

Least Concern

Diet:

Herbivore

Habitat:

Wetlands

Kingdom:

Animalia

Mass:

160-300 kg

Order:

Artiodactyla