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Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
The bushbuck is the most widespread antelope in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is
found in rain forests, montane forests, forest-savanna mosaics and bush savanna
forest and woodland.
Bushbuck stands about 90 centimeters at the shoulder and weigh from 45 to
80 kilograms (depending on sex). Bushbuck has a light brown coat, with up
to seven white stripes and white splotches on the sides. The white patches
are usually geometrically shaped and on the most mobile parts of their body
such as the ears, chin, tail, legs and neck.