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Bongo

Tragelaphus eurycerus eurycerus

Photo by lmdang
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Description:

Some African tribes believe that eating or touching bongos will cause spasms similar to an epileptic seizure. This belief has helped the species to survive.

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Bongo (antelope)

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PublishedAugust 11, 2011

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