Herds of these animals live in the drier areas of swampland and rivers or wet grasslands, and they are always near the water. The puku is sandy brown in colour, with the underbelly a slightly lighter brown. Description: Puku stand about 80 cm (31 in) at the shoulder and weigh from 70 to 80 kg (150 to 180 lb), with the males being noticeably larger than females. More than half live in the Kilombero Valley of Tanzania. The puku (Kobus vardonii) is a medium-sized antelope found in wet grasslands in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and more concentrated in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. v. As with many of Africa’s antelope, they live in herds of females, youngsters and immature males, headed by a dominant territorial male. Nov 15, 2017 · Puku are a medium-sized, stocky antelope which make a living in the grassy dambos across Zambia and into the margins of Zambia’s neighbours. ). From recent studies, populations were estimated at 21,000 in Zambia and 54,600 Puku within Tanzania. They avoid deeply flooded areas, and move to higher ground (often woodland habitat) when seasonal flooding inundates their preferred floodplains. Puku are part of a grazing fauna that is important in structuring grassland communities and supporting populations of large predators, such as lions and leopards, and scavengers, such as vultures and hyaenas. The puku (Kobus vardonii) is a medium-sized antelope found in wet grasslands in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and more concentrated in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. puku, antelope species of the genus Kobus (q. Puku inhabit floodplains and adjacent grasslands and shrublands in south-central Africa. The Puku (Kobus vardonii) is one of the smaller deerlike antelopes of the Bovidae family. Puku are medium-sized antelopes found in wet grasslands of southern Africa, known for their reddish-brown coat and grazing habits. This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. . 1/3 of the population was protected by the zoos of various countries. [1] The Puku is primarily found in the wetlands, savanna, and grasslands of Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana, Angola, and in the south region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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