Waterbucks are large antelopes with a shaggy, water-repellent coat and distinctive white rings around their eyes and nose. They are known for their strong association with water sources.
Habitat
Grasslands and near water bodies
Diet
Herbivorous, mainly grazing on grasses
How common
Common
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