Dromedary
Camelus dromedarius
Sitatunga
Tragelaphus spekii
Also called ‘Guib of water’, Sitatunga is an aquatic antelope who prefers living in marshy areas. The male is slightly larger than the female and differs by its dark brown fur and horns which can grow up to 90 cm long.
Habitat
African wetlands and swamps
Feed
Grasses and aquatic plants
Classification
Class
Mammals
Family
Bovidae
Scientific Name
Tragelaphus spekii
Conservation status
UICN : LC - Least Concern (2016)
EAZA : ESB
Some Figures
Weight
75 kg
Life Expectancy
17 years
Gestation
8 months
1 or 2 babies
Height at the withers
1,1 m
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