Bongo
Tragelaphus eurycerus

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.

Fact File

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 roots

Status: Species at risk (IUCN - lower risk/near threatened)