Animal pictures

The Bushbuck is similar to the Nyala. The male bushbuck does not have stripes and has shorter hair than the Nyala bull.

The female is also similar to the Nyala female but without stripes.

Habitat is dense riverine bush near water. Bushbuck are active in the late afternoon and early morning. They rest during the heat of the day.

Bushbuck are predominantly browsers but will eat roots and young shoots.

Bushbuck are known to associate with Baboons and monkeys as they feed on fruits that are dropped from trees.

Compare bushbuck to pictures of Nyala