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REEDBUCK

Reedbuck
Afrikaans
name : Rietbok
Scientific name : (Redunca arundinum) species Reduncini

Region : Flood plains and grasslands of Southern and Eastern Africa.
Description :
Small to medium sized antelope, brown in colour, with a white underbelly.
Habitat :
water filled environments and open grassy areas.
Weight
: max. 209 kg.
Height : 105 cm
Horns : up to 45 cm long forward curving horns.
Food :
Efficient grazer that eats food that would not sustain other antelope.
Habits :
The reedbuck is a gregarious animal moving in family groups of three to five the When alerted, their tail is turned up to expose their white underparts, as they whistle with each forward jump.
Young : Calving peak in rainy season . Maturity on 2/4 years. Gestation period 7.5 months. 
Predators : Leopards, Hyena, Lion, Cheetah and wild dog.

 

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