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Reedbuck

Redunca redunca

Reedbucks are graceful antelopes found in the grasslands of Africa. They have distinctive forward-curving horns and a reddish-brown coat that helps them blend into tall grasses.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Reedbuck has a shaggy, grey-brown coat with a white belly and a distinct white stripe above its eyes. Males sport short, ridged, forward-curving horns, and both sexes feature large, round ears that help distinguish them from other antelopes.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusRedunca
Reedbuck
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Reedbuck

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Baby reedbucks are called 'calves' and can stand within minutes of being born.

Male reedbucks make a loud, whistling alarm call to warn others of danger.

Reedbucks often freeze and hide in tall grass when threatened, relying on camouflage!

They love to graze on fresh, green grasses near water sources in the savanna.

Special abilities

Ability

Hear All

Reedbucks have large, highly mobile ears that help them detect the faintest sounds of predators from far away.

Ability

Scent Signpost

Reedbucks have special scent glands near their eyes that they use to mark their territory and communicate.

Measurements & details

Length
115-180 cm
Weight
40-90 kg
Lifespan
8-12 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
210-240 days

Diet & Feeding

These herbivores munch mainly on fresh grasses and reeds found near water.

Primary Foods

  • grasses
  • reeds
  • sedges
  • young shoots

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Common ReedbuckReedbuck Antelope

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Admire reedbucks from a safe distance and avoid approaching them to prevent scaring them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Reedbuck?

The easiest way to identify Reedbuck is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Reedbuck?

115-180 cm

How much does Reedbuck weigh?

40-90 kg

How long does Reedbuck live?

8-12 years

How fast can Reedbuck move?

60 km/h

What does Reedbuck eat?

These herbivores munch mainly on fresh grasses and reeds found near water.

Where is Reedbuck usually found?

Grasslands

How does Reedbuck hunt?

Grazing

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