Puku: The Emblematic Antelope of Central and Southern African Wetlands
The Puku ( Kobus vardonii ) is a striking, medium-sized antelope that serves as a living indicator of healthy, thriving African wetlands. While many safari-goers scan the horizons for lions and elephants, this golden-coated herbivore quietly rules the fertile floodplains and marshy grasslands of Central and Southern Africa. Found primarily in water-rich corridors across Zambia, the DRC, Angola, Botswana, Tanzania, and Malawi, the Puku's presence tells conservationists everything they need to know about the health of a wetland ecosystem. +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Feature | Puku Profile | +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Scientific Name | Kobus vardonii (Subfamily: Reduncinae) | | Range | Central & Southern Africa (Zambia, DRC, Tanzania, etc.) | | Shoulder Height | 80 to 90 centimeters (31–35 in...