waterbuck
Shaggy African antelope
A waterbuck is a large African antelope found near rivers, lakes, and swamps.
The name reflects its dependence on water—it rarely strays far from a water source and will flee into water to escape predators.
Males have long, ridged horns that curve forward.
We spotted a waterbuck drinking at the river's edge.
Bony animal projections
- hoovesUngulate foot coverings
- ungulateMammal with hooves
- bovidHollow-horned ruminant family
- shaggyLong, coarse, untidy
fur · coat · mane · scent glands · territorial · herd · bulls · cows
Seek food actively
- browseSurvey without intent
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- pastureGrazing ground for livestock
- grassesMonocot blade plants
sedges · reeds · herbage · vegetation · ruminate · cud · grazer · herbivore
Tropical grassland, sparse trees
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- floodplainFlood-prone riverside lowland
- riverbankLand bordering a stream
acacia · bushveld · veld · kopje · Serengeti · Masai Mara · riparian · reeds
Protected habitat for animals
- safariWildlife observation journey
- national parkProtected land for conservation
- protected areaConserved natural zone
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
ecotourism · ranger · sanctuary · poaching · anti-poaching · game warden · endangered · biodiversity
horns
Bony animal projections
shaggy · fur · coat · mane · scent glands · territorial · herd · bulls · cows · calves
forage
Seek food actively
- browseSurvey without intent
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- pastureGrazing ground for livestock
grasses · sedges · reeds · herbage · vegetation · ruminate · cud · grazer · herbivore · ruminant
savanna
Tropical grassland, sparse trees
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- floodplainFlood-prone riverside lowland
riverbank · acacia · bushveld · veld · kopje · Serengeti · Masai Mara · riparian · reeds · waterhole
game reserve
Protected habitat for animals
- safariWildlife observation journey
- national parkProtected land for conservation
- protected areaConserved natural zone
wildlife · ecotourism · ranger · sanctuary · poaching · anti-poaching · game warden · endangered · biodiversity · Kruger