Dave Taylor's African Safari: Field Guide: Mammals - Defassa Waterbuck

Field Guide: Mammals
Defassa Waterbuck
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Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa

Length: 177-235 cm (70-93")

Height: 120-136 cm (47-54’)

Tail: 33-40 cm (13-16")

Weight: 160-200 kg (352-441 lb.)female, 200-300 kg (441-661 lb.) male

Status: common

Habitat: Waterbuck are found in savannas, woodlands and areas where forest stands are interrupted by clearings. They are never found far from permanent water and are usually within 2 or 3 kilometers (1-1.5 miles). They prefer wooded areas adjacent to grasslands. Like an impala, they are an edge species.

Role: herbivore

Food: Waterbuck are primarily grazers feeding on grass, rushes and reeds. They will browse occasionally on leaves and fruits when grass is scarce. They feed during the day and night.

Predators: lions, hyena, wild dogs, crocodile and leopard

Pictured right: Common waterbuck (for reference; not found in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem)

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