The sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekei) is now considered extinct in Niger. From Wordnik.com. [Lake Chad flooded savanna] Reference
Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis and giant eland Tragelaphus derbianus (T) are not present. From Wordnik.com. ['W' National Park, Niger] Reference
Geographical variation in the bushbuck of eastern Africa (Tragelaphus scriptus; Bovidae). From Wordnik.com. [The many babirusa species: laissez-faire lumping under fire again] Reference
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is considered lower risk but in need of conservation assistance. From Wordnik.com. [East Saharan montane xeric woodlands] Reference
Further east, nearer the more sub-tropical faunal region, kudu Tragelaphus strepsiceros, occur in Baviaanskloof. From Wordnik.com. [Cape Floral Protected Areas, South Africa] Reference
Other species, such as the endangered mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni), do not show any obvious adaptations. From Wordnik.com. [Ethiopian montane moorlands] Reference
Larger antelopes, Tragelaphus spp., apes (Gorilla and Pan), buffalo and pigs (Potamochoerus, Hylochoerus) are also affected. From Wordnik.com. [Northwestern Congolian lowland forests] Reference
Group size and group composition of the bongo (Tragelaphus euryceros) at a natural lick in the Dzanga National Park, Central African Republic. From Wordnik.com. [Northwestern Congolian lowland forests] Reference
Smaller antelope of the ecoregion include bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola), and impala (Aepyceros melampus). From Wordnik.com. [Eastern Miombo woodlands] Reference
A variety of Ethiopian endemics can be found, including the critically endangered Walia ibex (Capra walie) and endangered mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni). From Wordnik.com. [Ethiopian montane grasslands and woodlands] Reference
The greater and lesser kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros, Timberbis) can be found in areas of Acacia-Commiphora woodland in the Ethiopian section of this ecoregion. From Wordnik.com. [Somali Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and thickets] Reference
Waterbuck (K. ellipsiprymnus), bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), and blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola) are mostly found in more wooded areas close to permanent water. From Wordnik.com. [Central Zambezian Miombo woodlands] Reference
Greater kudu Tragelaphus strepsiceros, sable antelope Hippotragus niger, (1,600) with eland, impala, nyasa wildebeest and hartebeest are typical of the miombo woodland. From Wordnik.com. [Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania] Reference
Nyala (Tragelaphus angasi), wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), steinbuck (Raphicerus campestris) and warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) are also common to the ecoregion. From Wordnik.com. [Zambezian coastal flooded savanna] Reference
Other forest dwelling mammals include forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus), and larger forest antelopes such as bongo (Tragelaphus euryceros) and sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekei). From Wordnik.com. [Northwestern Congolian lowland forests] Reference
For example, the presence of the antelope bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) in the Kakemega forest in western Kenya illustrates a strong link with the forests of West and Central Africa. From Wordnik.com. [East African montane forests] Reference
Its varied diet ranges from larger animals such as bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), chacma baboon (Papio ursinus), and bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus) to smaller animals including mice. From Wordnik.com. [Knysna-Amatole montane forests] Reference
In the woodlands are warthog Phacochoerus aethiopicus bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus, sitatunga T. spekei, grey duiker Sylvicapra grimmia, impala Aepyceros melampus and Kirk's dikdik Madoqua kirkii. From Wordnik.com. [Serengeti National Park, Tanzania] Reference
The only antelopes to survive are species such as bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), red duiker (Cephalophus natalensis) and blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola), which live hidden in dense vegetation. From Wordnik.com. [South Malawi montane forest-grassland mosaic] Reference
This fence has prevented the eastwards migration of large mammals such as kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) to the eastern Sperregebiet after times of good rain when this area becomes a lush grassland. From Wordnik.com. [Succulent Karoo] Reference
Large browsers such as elephant (Loxodonta africana), rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis, Ceratotherium simum) and greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) have historically played a part in limiting its spread. From Wordnik.com. [Albany thickets] Reference
In addition, there are bushpig Potamochoerus larvatus, giant forest hog Hylochoerus meinertzhageni, bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus, yellowbacked and blackfronted duiker Cephalophus sylvicultor and C. nigrifrons. From Wordnik.com. [Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda] Reference
Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and wild dog (Lycaon pictus) have also been reported from Cryptosepalum forest, and it has also been noted that wild animals in this relatively sheltered habitat were much less shy than in surrounding areas. From Wordnik.com. [Zambezian Cryptosepalum dry forests] Reference
Tragelaphus, the bearded sheep of Africa; the Ovis. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Household Management] Reference
(Tragelaphus strepsiceros) he's been following for miles. From Wordnik.com. [Conservation International - Feature Articles] Reference
Mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni), Bale National Park, Ethiopia (Photograph by Miranda Mockrin). From Wordnik.com. [Ethiopian montane grasslands and woodlands] Reference
Bongo (Tragelaphus euryceros), Garamba National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Photograph by Kate Newman). From Wordnik.com. [Northern Congolian forest-savanna mosaic] Reference
Elephant: Tragelaphus, a goate hart, Duocrotalus, a byrd lyke to a swã, whyche puttyng hys head into the water brayeth lyke an asse, an asse of Inde and an. From Wordnik.com. [The Education of Children] Reference
These included African elephant (Loxodonta africana), two species of otter (Lutra maculicollis, Aonyx capensis), hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekei) and kob (Kobus kob). From Wordnik.com. [Lake Chad flooded savanna] Reference
Other antelope of the ecoregion include bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), greater kudu (T. strepsiceros), common duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia), mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) and eland (Taurotragus oryx). From Wordnik.com. [Maputaland-Pondoland bushland and thickets] Reference
Other important larger mammals include mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx VU), black colobus (Colobus satanas), bongo (Tragelaphus euryceros), forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus), and various duikers (Cephalophus spp.). From Wordnik.com. [Atlantic Equatorial coastal forests] Reference
These include African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and Burchell’s zebra (Equus burchelli). From Wordnik.com. [Eastern Miombo woodlands] Reference
Another antelope commonly found at lower elevations is Menelik’s bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus meneliki), a subspecies of bushbuck endemic to Ethiopia. From Wordnik.com. [Ethiopian montane grasslands and woodlands] Reference
Antelope species found here include Swayne’s hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus swaynei, EN), Guenther’s dikdik (Madoqua guentheri) and greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros). From Wordnik.com. [Ethiopian montane forests] Reference
Maxwell’s duiker (Cephalophus maxwelli), bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) and the red river hog (Potamochoerus porcus) are among the wide-ranging mammals that are common in this ecoregion. From Wordnik.com. [Western Guinean lowland forests] Reference
The ecoregion also features several species of arid-adapted ungulate: the endangered Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi), beisa oryx (Oryx gazella beisa), gerenuk (Litocranius walleri) and lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis). From Wordnik.com. [Northern Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and thickets] Reference
Bongo (Tragelaphus scriptus), DRC. From Wordnik.com. [Northeastern Congolian lowland forests] Reference
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