REEDBUCK (Redunca Redunca)

Reedbuck (Redunca redunca) Swahili: Tohe
The reedbuck is a medium sized antelope,standing around 80 cm high at the shoulder.The most distinctive features are the forward curving horns,found on the males only,and the bushy tail.The underbelly,inside of the thights,throat and underside of the tail are white.The reedbuck frequents open grassy plains or hills and is never found more than around 8 km from a water supply.It is very territorial and is found in small groups of up to 10 animals.The groups usually consist of an older male and accompanying females and young.Its diet consists almost exclusively of grass but does include some foliage.At mating time males fight spiritedly.After reaching sexual maturity at around one year,females bear one calf at a time.The reedbuck's main predators include the big cats,hyena and hunting dogs.