mountain reedbuck
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The mountain reedbuck is one of three species of medium-sized antelopes belonging to the genus Redunca. These antelopes are found in the grasslands and marshes of sub-Saharan Africa.1
Mountain reedbucks are distinguished by a round glandular spot below each ear and curved horns, which are present only on males. These horns are relatively short, measuring 14–41 cm (6–16 inches), and are more hooked than those of other reedbuck species. The mountain reedbuck is the smallest of the three species, standing 65–76 cm (26–30 inches) tall and weighing 19–38 kg (42–84 pounds). Their coat color is typically a plain gray-brown.1
These antelopes inhabit grasslands at elevations up to 5,000 meters (16,000 feet) in the mountains of eastern Africa. They can survive without drinking water as long as green vegetation is available. Mountain reedbucks live in small herds, and males mature at three to four years of age. The mountain reedbuck is listed as an endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching.1
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