Bushbuck
Tragelaphus scriptus
| Size: | Up to 95cm high |
| Habitat: | Woodland and bush |
| Feeding: | Leaves, bark, fruit and grass |
The Bushbuck is a medium-sized antelope which is mostly nocturnal.
It has a red/brown coat with a white throat, a white line across the chest and other small white markings on the rest of the body. The male has horns which consist of a single twist.
It is usually a solitary animal with a lifespan of about 12 years.
This photo was taken in the Masai Mara, Kenya.
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