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Bluebuck
Bluebuck
Hippotragus leucophaeus
Weight
331 - 353 lbs ( 150 - 160 kg)
Height
98 - 118 inches ( 250 - 300 cm)
Regions
Africa
About Bluebuck
The bluebuck sometimes called blaubok, is an extinct species of antelope, the first large African mammal to disappear in historic times. It is related to the roan antelope and sable antelope, but slightly smaller than either. It lived in the southwestern coastal region of South Africa savannahs, but was more widespread during the last glacial. It was probably a selective feeder, preferring high-quality grasses. The early travellers found the bluebuck only in rolling grassland with extensive marshes and open areas with medium to long (0,5-1,5 m), perennial tuft grass and little hillside scrub. It was also at home at higher elevations, up to 2 400 m above sea-level. It was susceptible to droughts, and water was a necessary habitat requirement. They avoided areas with short grass and woodland where trees formed a thick canopy or thickets. Habitat change, due to overgrazing of grassland by other species, like sheep, thus threatened this species.Hunting Techniques
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| Clasification: | Smal Game |
