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Bushbuck are medium-sized antelopes belonging to the genus Tragelaphus, part of the family Bovidae. They are one of the most widespread and adaptable antelope species in sub-Saharan Africa, with their range extending from Senegal and Ethiopia in the north to South Africa in the south. Two main forms are generally recognized: the Cape bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), found mainly in southern Africa, and the more widespread Imbabala bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), occurring across central, eastern, and western Africa.
Bushbuck are solitary and elusive antelopes, usually found in dense forest edges, thickets, and riverine bush. They are primarily browsers, feeding on leaves, shoots, and fruits, but may also graze when food is scarce. Their ability to thrive in varied habitats, including woodlands and savannah, has made them one of the most successful antelope species on the continent.
Bushbuck vary in size depending on region and sex. Adult males typically stand about 80–100 cm (31–39 in) at the shoulder and weigh between 45–80 kg (99–176 lb), while females are smaller, weighing 25–60 kg (55–132 lb). Their coats are reddish-brown to dark brown, marked with white spots and stripes, which differ by individual and population. Males darken with age and grow short, spiraled horns reaching 30–50 cm (12–20 in) in length. Unlike many antelope species, bushbuck do not form large herds; instead, they live solitary or in small family groups.
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Tragelaphus scriptus (often referring to the harnessed bushbuck or Cape bushbuck groups; in southern Africa the Cape bushbuck is sometimes listed as Tragelaphus sylvaticus)
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Bushbuck are medium-sized antelopes belonging to the genus Tragelaphus, part of the family Bovidae. They are one of the most widespread and adaptable antelope species in sub-Saharan Africa, with their range extending from Senegal and Ethiopia in the north to South Africa in the south. Two main forms are generally recognized: the Cape bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), found mainly in southern Africa, and the more widespread Imbabala bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), occurring across central, eastern, and western Africa.
Bushbuck are solitary and elusive antelopes, usually found in dense forest edges, thickets, and riverine bush. They are primarily browsers, feeding on leaves, shoots, and fruits, but may also graze when food is scarce. Their ability to thrive in varied habitats, including woodlands and savannah, has made them one of the most successful antelope species on the continent.
Bushbuck vary in size depending on region and sex. Adult males typically stand about 80–100 cm (31–39 in) at the shoulder and weigh between 45–80 kg (99–176 lb), while females are smaller, weighing 25–60 kg (55–132 lb). Their coats are reddish-brown to dark brown, marked with white spots and stripes, which differ by individual and population. Males darken with age and grow short, spiraled horns reaching 30–50 cm (12–20 in) in length. Unlike many antelope species, bushbuck do not form large herds; instead, they live solitary or in small family groups.
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