This photo shows a juvenile male waterbuck. It was taken during our wildlife monitoring work.
The waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa) is a subspecies of the genus Kobus. They are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. According to data from our website, males weigh on average between 155 and 181 kg. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism.
In terms of habitat, the waterbuck is found in savannah areas, preferring gallery forests. The species is primarily herbivorous. It exhibits territorial behavior and lives in herds. The gestation period lasts approximately 9 months, and females generally give birth to a single young.
White-tailed deer fawn sleeping in my backyard..
The other day, I woke up to find a white-tailed deer fawn sleeping in my backyard. They were so calm and relaxed that I was