Animals and Plants in East-Africa - A test of iMatch AI-generated Descriptions Foto: Sten-Åke Sändh
Animals and Vegetation in East Africa - Amboseli Kenya 2014 -
A waterbuck stands in tall, pale grass with green bushes behind it. It looks alert with its ears up and its head turned toward the camera. Its shaggy brown-gray coat and lighter muzzle stand out against the soft green background.
Waterbuck live in savanna and wet grassland and often stay close to water. They are plant eater that graze on grass and browse on leaves. Their build suits open country, and they are known for being strong swimmer and for a musky scent that can help deter predator.
Species common name: Waterbuck
Family: Bovidae
Scientific name: Kobus ellipsiprymnus