The Bongo is one of the largest antelopes in the world, with a heavy-set body and low withers. Key physical features include:
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They are hunted for meat (bushmeat) and their horns. The Bongo is one of the largest antelopes
Found in the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa. Their populations are considered relatively stable compared to their eastern counterparts. boocercus eurycerus
Endemic to the montane forests of Kenya, specifically in fragmented areas like Mount Kenya, the Aberdares, and the Mau Forest. This subspecies is critically endangered , with fewer than 100 individuals estimated to remain in the wild. Physical Characteristics