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Hoofed mammals

Cape bushbuck

Cape bushbuck · Tragelaphus sylvaticus

Discover the Cape bushbuck with its striking appearance and unique habitat. Look for it at dusk as it forages for food.

Fact file

Size: Males reach a shoulder height of up to 1.20 m and weigh between 60 and 90 kg. Females are smaller and lighter.
Males and females: In this species only the males have horns, while the females are hornless.
Sounds: In dangerous situations they make alarm calls, which can be heard as piercing whistles.
Diet: The Cape bushbuck feeds mainly on leaves, grasses and young shoots.
Offspring: After a gestation period of about 6 to 7 months, the female usually gives birth to a single young.

How to identify Cape bushbuck

The Cape bushbuck has a short, dense coat that shimmers in various shades of brown. Its distinctive white stripes and spots along the body help with identification and stand out clearly from the surroundings.

With a shoulder height of up to 1.20 m and a weight of 60 to 90 kg, Cape bushbuck have a compact, muscular build. Particularly characteristic are the curved horns of the males, which can grow up to 30 cm long.