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Bushbuck

Scientific Name:	Tragelaphus Scriptus
Local Name:	Pongo
Conservation Status:	Least Concern

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This commonly seen antelope is solitary nocturnal animal, usually found in riverine forest and thick scrub. Averaging 36” at the shoulder, they are often prey for large forest dwelling pythons.

The Bushbuck is found in the following park(s):

» Aberdare National Park

» Lake Nakuru National Park

» Meru National Park

» Nairobi National Park

» Saiwa Swamp National Park

» Tsavo West National Park

» Hells Gate National Park

» Marsabit National Park & Reserve

» Mt. Kenya National Park

» Ruma National Park

» Tsavo East National Park