
Sitatunga - Wikipedia
The sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) or marshbuck[3] is a swamp -dwelling medium-sized antelope found throughout central Africa, centering on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the …
Sitatunga - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
Sitatunga are swamp-dwelling antelopes native to Africa. They have a shaggy, water-resistant coat which varies in color but, in general, is a rufous red in juveniles and chestnut in females.
Sitatunga - African Wildlife Foundation
The sitatunga is a rare swamp-dwelling antelope. It is distinguished by its long, splayed hooves. These hooves make them clumsy and vulnerable on firm terrain but well-adapted for walking …
Sitatunga | African Wetland Mammal | Britannica
sitatunga, (Tragelaphus spekei), the most aquatic antelope, with elongated, splayed hooves and flexible foot joints that enable it to traverse boggy ground. Though common, even abundant, in …
20 Facts About Sitatunga: Africa’s Swamp-Dwelling Antelope
Apr 27, 2021 · In this post, you’ll learn 20 facts about the sitatunga. 1. Sitatunga Mostly Live in Swamps. 2. They Have an Unusual Leg Length. 3. Their Coats Have Distinctive Markings. 4. …
Sitatunga: Africa’s Amphibious Antelope
May 18, 2020 · The sitatunga is one of the shyer African buck species and they’re happiest when hidden in the thickets. Their natural habitat includes tall grasses in the savannas, swamps, …
Definitive Guide To Sitatunga Facts, Habitat, Conservation Status, …
The Sitatunga is an elusive antelope species native to the swamps, marshes, and wetlands of Central Africa. Scientifically known as Tragelaphus spekii, this antelope is well-adapted to its …
Sitatunga - Tulsa Zoo
The sitatunga is a semi-aquatic antelope uniquely adapted for life in African swamps and marshes, with splayed hooves and flexible joints that allow it to traverse muddy terrain …
Sitatunga - Africa Geographic
Aug 18, 2020 · Though common, even abundant, in African swamps and permanent marshes, the sitatunga is one of the most secretive and least-known of Africa’s large antelopes. Females …
ADW: Tragelaphus spekii: INFORMATION
The sitatunga is semiaquatic, and so specialized that it occurs only in swamps or permanent marshes. Partial to papyrus and phragmites within swamps, it may also occur in wetlands …