One of the largest forest antelopes, the shy and reclusive bongo wears a reddish coat with white stripes for camouflage. When startled, the bongo is able to run gracefully at full speed through the thick foliage, ducking under, darting around, or jumping over obstacles in its path.
Bongo
Tragelaphus eurycerus
Fact File
Pronunciation: BON-go
Where to see them: Rhino Reserve
Height: 3.5 to 4.5 ft
Weight: 460 to 890 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 19 yrs in captivity
Habitat: Lowland and montane forest
Diet: Bushes, leaves, grasses, flowers, bark, and rootsVideo
Helpful Horns: Both sexes of the bongo display spiraled horns used for defense that grow to an average 2.5 feet.
