Bushbuck Antelope in Kenya Description
Bushbuck Antelope in Kenya are the most widespread antelope in Sub-Saharan Africa. Two species are recognised, the kéwel (Tragelaphus scriptus) and the imbabala (Tragelaphus sylvaticus). Both species are more closely related to other members of the tragelaphine family than to each other (the imbabala to the bongo and the sitatunga, and the kéwel to the nyala).[3] Bushbuck are found in rain forests, montane forests, forest-savanna mosaics, and bush savanna forest and woodland.
Although the small bushbuck antelope exists in fairly large numbers in most of Kenya’s game parks, it is a shy, solitary animal and is rarely sighted.
Standing at about 80 cm at the shoulder, the bush-buck is chestnut to dark brown in colour with a variable number of white vertical stripes on the body between the neck and rump, as well as (usually) two horizontal white stripes lower down which give the animal a ‘harnessed’ appearance.
There are also a number of white spots on the upper thigh and a white splash on the neck. Females are reddish brown. Horns are usually only grown by males but females have been known to grow them on rare occasions. They are lyre shaped with gentle spirals and average about 30 cm in length.
Bushbuck Antelope in Kenya are rarely found in groups of more than two and prefer to stick to areas with heavybrush cover. When startled they take off and crash loudly through the undergrowth. They are nocturnal animals and browsers yet rarely move far from their chosen spot. Though shy and elusive they can be aggressive and dangerous when cornered. Their main predators are leopard and python.
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