Two Puku

A pair of puku grazing in early morning. Picture taken in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

They look so similar to Impalas, how can one recognize the difference? Posted 8 years ago
1. srcarpen
  
  King Cobra
  
  Pukus are slightly stockier and hairier than Impalas. And, for what it is worth, maybe less tasty? Every kill that I saw in Zambia involved an impala, whereas I never saw anything snacking on a puku. My observations probably don't reflect reality, but it did make me wonder. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks, now that you describe it, they do look hairier. Posted 8 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Absolutely lovely photo, you have done them proud! Posted 8 years ago

DannyLong

Lion

Beautiful shot Stefan. I particularly like the the light in this photo. Wonderful photography! Posted 8 years ago

The Puku

The puku is an medium-sized antelope found in wet grasslands in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zambia. Nearly one-third of their species is found in protected areas, zoos, and national parks due to their diminishing habitat.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates

Species identified by srcarpen