Eurycerus: Boocercus

Efforts to save the species include captive breeding programs and reintroduction initiatives in Kenyan forests, such as the work documented in the African Journal of Ecology .

Lyre-shaped, spiraling horns that can grow quite large. Unlike many other antelope species, both males and females possess horns. Habitat and Behavior boocercus eurycerus

As browsers, they feed on leaves, bushes, vines, and occasionally bark or pith of rotting trees. Efforts to save the species include captive breeding

They are generally solitary or found in small groups. Males tend to be more solitary as they age. Conservation Status Habitat and Behavior As browsers, they feed on

, commonly known as the Bongo , is a large, forest-dwelling antelope native to tropical Africa. It is characterized by its striking reddish-brown coat with narrow white vertical stripes and spiral horns found in both sexes. While frequently referred to by the scientific name Tragelaphus eurycerus in modern taxonomy, Boocercus eurycerus remains a significant historical and synonymous designation. Taxonomy and Subspecies

Distinctive white patches on the throat, chest, and above the hooves, as well as white spots on the cheeks.

The Mountain Bongo is at extreme risk of extinction due to several factors: