Want to know where and when to find Bushbuck? opspoor shows recent sightings across South Africa's parks and when each species is usually active.
Where to see Bushbuck in South Africa
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Recent Bushbuck sightings
About the Bushbuck
The bushbuck is a medium-sized antelope of sub-Saharan Africa, commonly associated with woodland, dense bush, riverine vegetation and forest edges. Its coat varies considerably between populations but is generally brown to reddish-brown with variable white markings. Males develop short, spiralled horns and are usually larger and darker than females. Bushbuck are primarily browsers, feeding on leaves, shoots, flowers and other vegetation. They are generally solitary or found in pairs and rely heavily on dense cover for protection.
How to identify the Bushbuck
Medium-sized antelope with a stocky body and variable coat ranging from reddish-brown to dark brown. Males have short, ridged horns, while both sexes often show white markings on the rump, legs and underparts.
Did you know?
Bushbuck are excellent swimmers and can use dense vegetation and water as escape routes when threatened by predators.
Also known as: Bosbok
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