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Bushbuck |
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About the animal: The Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) is an antelope that is found in forest and woodland throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Bushbuck have a light brown coat, with up to seven white stripes and white splotches on the sides. The white patches are usually geometrically shaped and on the most mobile parts of their body such as the ears, chin, tail, legs and neck. The muzzle is also white and horns are found only on the males and they can reach over half a metre with only one twist. At 10 months old, young males sprout horns that are particularly twisted and at maturity form the first loop of a spiral. |
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Vital Statistics: |
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Average weight Male |
150 Pounds |
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Average weight Female |
100 Pounds |
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Typical shoulder height Male |
35 Inches |
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Typical shoulder height Female |
30 Inches |
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