Waterbuck
What it the Average lifespan of Waterbuck?
11 years
Habitat & Distribution?
Within 5km radius of water and wherever there is good grazing
Gestation (pregnancy)?
9 months
# of young?
1 (occasionally twins)
what is the white ring on the rump for?
Follow me sign
preferred grazing?
Medium to short grass
Why do the droppings stick together?
Because of the fact that they drink so much water
How old should a male be to secure his own territory?
6 Years
At what age would the young males join bachelor heards?
1 year old
How does a waterbuck display dominance?
Stands in an obvious position with the head held high to show the white marks around his face to emphasize his demeanour
Will a dominant male allow young bulls?
yes as long as that young male stays submissive towards the dominant male.
What do we call a young male that is tolerated in the froup by the dominant male?
Satellite bulls
Do females stay with one bull?
No they move in groups of 2-10 animals between different bulls and territories