Waterbuck

The waterbuck is a large antelope that roams across sub-Saharan Africa. Males stand out with their long, spiraled horns, while both sexes wear shaggy coats ranging from brown to gray. These animals thrive near water, earning their name by staying close to rivers and lakes.

• Only male waterbucks grow horns, which curve backward then forward like twisted ribbons.
• Their horns can stretch up to 39 inches (99 cm) from base to tip.
• Scientists recognize two main types: common waterbucks and defassa waterbucks.