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General Characteristics Head to body Length : 170-250 cm (5.6-8.3 feet ) Tail Length : 45-65 cm (18-26 inches) Horn Length : 75-100 cm ( 30-40 inches ) Height : 110-130 cm (3.6-4.3 feet) Weight : 240-400 kg (525-880 lb ) Description : Large colorful antelope with large ears, bright chestnut to dark brown with vivid white-yellow markings and stripes; spiral-horned antelope Range - The East African Bongo is an animal that lives in Kenya, Southern Sudan, Central Africa, and Eastern Africa. Habitat - They live in forest, dense tropical jungles, and Bamboo Jungles. Diet - It eats grasses, leaves, and shoots. Status - The population of bongos have declined in population in Africa Reason for the status - This is because of habitat destruction, illegal trapping and poaching. What type of animal is it - It is a herbivore. Gestation : 9 months Longevity : 19 years
East African Bongo |