PUKU – Kobus vardonii

Kobus vardonii

A native to the Kilombero Valley of Tanzania, Pukus are widely distributed among the southern-central part of the African continent. Sometimes, they are mistaken as Lechwes, Impala, or Southern Reedbuck due to its golden-brown color. However, Pukus have several characteristics that make them stand out among its look-alikes. Read further to know … Read more

Sitatunga: The Most Aquatic Antelope

Aquatic Antelope

Have you ever heard of an antelope that lives in both water and land? If you are wondering if it exists—yes, it does! It is called a Sitatunga. This animal is deemed to be the most aquatic antelope. Read further to know more about the Sitatunga! What is a Sitatunga? The Sitatunga, … Read more

Kirk’s Dik-Dik (Madoqua kirkii)

Kirk's Dik-Dik

It is one of the world’s smallest antelope whose color may vary depending on the habitat, but generally have a yellowish-gray to reddish-brown back with a whitish belly. Males possess a stout horn, often hidden in a hair tuft on their forehead. Frequents savannas and arid scrubland forests, foraging foliage, fruits, berries, … Read more

Common Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia)

Common Duiker

It is the most common antelope species in Africa south of the Sahara. The species is also known as the grey duiker or bush duiker due to its grayish color, but bush may be a misnomer as this small antelope thrives in savannas, woodland, grasslands, and shrublands, rather than in thickets and … Read more

SUNI – Neotragus moschatus

Neotragus moschatus

SIZE: Shoulder height 35 cm, mass (m) 5 kg, (f) 5,4 kg. Only the males have horns. COLOUR: Reddish-brown with a speckled appearance as the hairs are tipped a lighter colour. Underparts and insides of legs white or whitish. Top of the head darker than the rest of the body, and a … Read more

Facts About The Bontebok

The Bontebok

The Bontebok, also known as Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi, is a subspecies of Damaliscus pygargus, an antelope commonly found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Namibia. Back in the day, there were only 17 Bonteboks around the world, but now their population has dramatically risen over the years because of local conservation efforts. According … Read more