Glossary

Waterbuck

The Waterbuck is an antelope found in Western, Central, East and Southern Africa.

Waterbuck live 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.

Waterbuck stand about 3 1/2 feet at the shoulder and weigh from 70 to 100 pounds. They have reddish brown coats which become progressively darker with age. They have a white 'bib' under their throats and a white ring on their rump that surrounds their tails. Both male and female have a shaggy mane around their neck.

Waterbuck live in herds of about 20, although females will occasionally gather in herds of 200 to 600. Males, during their prime, keep territories in size of about three hundred acres, which is about half of a square mile. They usually lose their territories before the age of ten.

Males have long heavily ringed horns they use to protect their territory and establish dominance among other males. Females do not have horns.

Waterbuck family
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeSD1xyMPrc

Male Waterbuck Figuring out Who's Boss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaiCjoBgij4

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