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Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Photo by KerryHawkins
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Field Notes

Description:

White eyebrows. Horns on males only, long, ridged and sweeping outwards and slightly back in a wife arc. White throat and white ring on rump.( Like a toilet seat ) Coat shaggy, gey brown.

Habitat:

Spotted at waterhole in Hwange National Park Zimbabwe

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Comments (6)
KerryHawkins
The memories are wonderful. I too love Africa and hope one day to return with my Nikon D90 and all that goes with it, to record more of it's wonders.
Tiz
It is so typically that something breaks or the battery runs out, when you spot something really beautiful! Merphys law! I am sorry for the loss of your lens, but this picture is amazing and reminds me why I love Africa, despite all the troubles! Thanks Kerry :)
KerryHawkins
Yes it is so sad Neil. We stayed at Konondo Tree Camp. I too often think of the good times and the wildlife of Hwange and wonder about it now! :( I'm just reliving it through these photos
KerryHawkins
No, Tiz they were a long way off and i had a small digital camera then. My SLR telephoto lens jammed on that trip.:(
Neil Ross
Lovely photo, Kerry. I haven't thought about Waterbuck or Hwange NP in years. Almost crashed on the runway at Hwange airport due to a tyre blow-out. Fun-filled days. Spent a couple of weeks at Makololo campsite with Alan Elliot down on the border. Zimbabwe has sadly changed since those days.
Tiz
Ah nice :) They look very small though, are they youngsters?
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PublishedJune 2, 2013

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