defassa waterbuck
mammal
Also known as: Kobus defassa
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The defassa waterbuck (Kobus defassa) is a large, gray African antelope with a shaggy coat and ringed horns that curve backward and upward. It is also known simply as a waterbuck. These antelopes are part of the Kobus genus, which includes other species like lechwes and kobs. Defassa waterbucks are typically found near water sources in various African habitats, including plains, woodlands, swamps, and floodplains. They are characterized by their coarse hair and can reach a shoulder height of about 130 cm.12
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