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Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Description:

Common sub saharan antelope that prefers to be close to water. Identified by the elliptical mark on it's rear end: the characteristic "toilet seat(last photo)," the waterbuck has a shaggy neck and the male has horns

Habitat:

Mthethomusha

Notes:

The private reserve is where Mandela spent some time after his release from prison. It is a wonderful quiet place with great vistas

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KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton

Mbombela Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Spotted on Dec 13, 2013
Submitted on Feb 17, 2014

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