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Waterbuck
Physical Characteristics
Length: 180 – 220 cm (6.0 – 7.3 ft)
Horn length: 55 – 100 cm (1.6 – 3.3 ft)
Tail length: 22 – 45 cm (8.8 – 18 .0 in)
Shoulder height: 100 -130 cm (3.3 – 4.3 ft )
Weight: 150 -250 kg (330 -550 lb)
Range: Sub Saharan West and most of Central and Eastern Africa
Habitat: Â Scrub Savannah and Woodlands near water
Diet: grasses, leaves, reeds
Status: population is decreasing in the wild
Reason for the status: hunting, habitat loss
Gestation period – 8.5 to 9.0 months
Longevity – 10 years in the wild / 18 years in captivity