Location: Africa
Habitat: Forests, Woodlands, and near rivers/streams
Diet: Herbivores
Characteristic: Moves silently through their habitat and able to jump over obstacles
Conservation: Least Concern
Chobe bushbuck are found in southern Africa, particularly in countries like Botswana, Zambia, and Namibia, near the Chobe River and other water sources. They inhabit riverine environments, including riverbanks, floodplains, and areas with dense vegetation. Their habitat preference is closely tied to their need for water. Chobe bushbuck are medium-sized antelopes. They have a reddish-brown coat with white spots on their sides and a distinctive white "bib" on their throat. Their reddish-brown coloration and spots provide effective camouflage in their wooded habitats. Bushbuck have keen senses of smell and hearing, allowing them to detect predators and danger.
Chobe bushbuck are browsers, feeding on a variety of vegetation including leaves, grasses, fruits, and
Female bushbuck give birth to a single calf after a gestation period of around 6 months. The calf is hidden in dense vegetation to protect it from predators. Chobe bushbuck are primarily solitary animals or found in small family groups. They are skilled at moving silently through their habitat, aided by their agility and ability to jump over obstacles.
Chobe bushbuck are not considered endangered, but habitat loss due to human activities can impact their populations. Conservation efforts aim to protect their riverbank habitats and ensure their survival.