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Waterbuck Despite their name, Waterbuck do not spend much time in the water, but will take refuge there to escape predators. Lions to not attack them very often because, apparently, they do not like the taste of their meat. Geotagged,Kobus ellipsiprymnus,South Africa,Waterbuck Click/tap to enlarge

Waterbuck

Despite their name, Waterbuck do not spend much time in the water, but will take refuge there to escape predators. Lions to not attack them very often because, apparently, they do not like the taste of their meat.

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The waterbuck is a large antelope found widely in sub-Saharan Africa.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Lilygirl
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Uploaded Aug 20, 2014. Captured Aug 28, 2000 15:55 in R536, Sabie 1260, South Africa.
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