Bushbuck.
Bushbuck is a type of African antelope and can be found in the Sub-Saharan and Eastern parts of Africa. Bushbuck is a solitary and shy creature. This antelope preferred habitat is dense bush and is always found close to permanent water courses.They are not very fast runner, but it is a good swimmer and it is able to jump ±6 feet in the air.
Unlike other antelopes, bushbuck does not tolerate birds that remove insects from its fur. As a consequence, bushbucks are filled with ticks. Besides diseases transmitted by insects, bushbuck is prone to the viral disease called rinderpest.
Size: Shoulder Height ±700mm. Maximum mass ±54 Kg.
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Bushbuck.
Bushbuck is a type of African antelope and can be found in the Sub-Saharan and Eastern parts of Africa. Bushbuck is a solitary and shy creature. This antelope preferred habitat is dense bush and is always found close to permanent water courses.They are not very fast runner, but it is a good swimmer and it is able to jump ±6 feet in the air.
Unlike other antelopes, bushbuck does not tolerate birds that remove insects from its fur. As a consequence, bushbucks are filled with ticks. Besides diseases transmitted by insects, bushbuck is prone to the viral disease called rinderpest.
Size: Shoulder Height ±700mm. Maximum mass ±54 Kg.
Many thanks to everyone who chooses to leave a comment or add this image to their favorites, it is much appreciated.
©Elsie van der Walt, all rights reserved. Please don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. If you are interested in using one of my images, please send me an E-mail (elsie.vdwalt@gmail.com).