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Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Large antelope.

Habitat:

Serengeti. Waterbuck are found in scrub and savanna areas near water where they eat grass. Despite its name, the waterbuck does not spend much time in the water, but will take refuge there to escape predators.

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