Overview

The situtunga or marshbuck is a swamp-dwelling antelope found throughout Central Africa,

Details

Situtunga stand about one and a half metres at the shoulder. Situtunga have a water-proof coat which is dark brown in males and reddish brown in females. Both sexes have white stripes and spots as well as white splotches on their faces. Their hooves are long and thin to deal with the Situtunga's swampy habitat. Males have a mane as well as horns, which are twisted and can reach almost a metre in length.