Waterbuck
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Published : February 2, 2017
| Last modified on August 18th, 2017 at 4:08 pm
A waterbuck is a large antelope found in Zimbabwe.
Type:
Mammal
Diet:
Waterbucks are mainly graze grass near permanent water sources. They will browse when grass cover is in a poor condition. The Waterbuck is very dependent on water and will drink daily.
Size:
The head-and-body length of a bull is typically between 177–235 cm and the average height is between 120 and 136 cm. Cows are smaller than bulls.
Weight:
Maximum Weight is up to 260kg
Protection Status:
Least Concern
General Backgound:
Places in which they are found in Zimbabwe:
- Most Major National and Wildlife Parks
- Chimanimani National Park
- Chizarira National Park
- Gonarezhou National Park
- Hwange National Park
- Kazuma National Park
- Mana Pools National
- Matusadonha National Park
- Matobo National Park
- Victoria Falls National Park




















