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Bushbuck

The Kruger National Park has developed an iconic and prominent status throughout the world as a fabulous game park and nature reserve. Its fierce and unwavering dedication to the conservation of a staggering collection of wildlife has put it at the centre of South Africa’s top-rated tourist attractions. With its scintillating bush and veld views, and well-trained staff of guides and experts, a trip to the Kruger Park promises to be an unforgettable and truly African experience. The Kruger Park is home to a wide variety of the Antelope family with visitors able to view the Bushbuck during their safari expedition. A close relative of the Nyala and Kudu species, the Bushbuck can be distinguished by their elegant dark grayish-brown fur, which has white spots on the flanks as well as prominent white socks. This buck is likely to be found in dense bush habitats at the base of a mountain range, and always near permanent water channels. This antelope is considered a browser, but will consume grass when necessary; it is their ability to adapt their eating patterns that ensures their survival during harsh conditions. Visitors to the Kruger Park hoping for a closer look at the Bushbuck are likely to spot them during the early parts of the morning and at certain times during the night. While it is mainly nocturnal it is still very active during the day time, but will become exclusively nocturnal if they find themselves in an area where they are likely to be frequently disturbed during the day. The Bushbuck is the only native African antelope that is non-territorial as well as solitary; mature males tend to regularly avoid other members, while both males and females don’t defend their territories from other bucks. Even the mother ewes only spend up to a few hours a day with their young, preferring their solitude instead.