Bongo
Tragelaphus eurycerus
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae
About
The bongo is a large, mostly nocturnal, forest-dwelling antelope, native to sub-Saharan Africa. Bongos are characterised by a striking reddish-brown coat, black and white markings, white-yellow stripes, and long slightly spiralled horns. It is the only tragelaphid in which both sexes have horns. Bongos have complex social interactions and are found in African dense forest mosaics. They are the third-largest antelope in the world.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in bamboo forests.
Diet
Feed on leaves, bushes, vines, bark and pith of rotting trees, grasses/herbs, roots, cereals, and fruits.
Lifespan
19 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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