Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)
I did a post on this antelope a while back and to see it click here. On the other post I give a few facts about the animal… here I intend just to add a few more photos that I enjoy…
The Photographic Journey of bulldog.
What you see is what you get……. birds, animals, and all sorts of things, but remember; Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt. .
These animals look to be proud noble creatures. Great photos.
Thanks Alex.. very Regal…
Every time I visit your blog, I am in for a fun, exciting adventure. The antelope encounter is just one of my favorites. Thanks. Have a great weekend.
Thank you for such a kind comment..
What a treat it is see view these beautiful animals. Thanks Bulldog….you rock! 😉
A pleasure for me to share…
No Waterbucks in my backyard – great to see.
Thanks Brian…
What an interesting creature with a bullseye on his behind.
Thanks LuAnn..
As I mentioned earlier bulldog, you do have a way with photographs. The nobility captured in so many of these gorgeous photographs is what really sets them apart!
Thank you Penny
They are so lovely and you captured a wonderful photographs of them. Thank you dear Rob, love, nia
Thanks Nia..
Gorgeous! The horns are spectacular. I hope they aren’t one of the animals hunted for horns? Better question, perhaps. Are they hunted? The circle looks a bit like a bulls eye–but I see you mention camouflage! 🙂 Do you know if the name has anything to do with that “ellipse” on the rear? What a proud animal!
I’m sure like all animals in Africa there is some idiot out there that would hunt this for it’s horns… the white ring has many confused as to it’s why and wherefore… but I can only think it has some kind of camo cogitations… the name comes I’m sure from it’s love for water, where they are often seen in the water feeding of the river reeds and grasses…
A good explination of the unusual markings of this antelope are given on a site I found…http://www.wildlife-pictures-online.com/waterbuck-male.html.. which I copy portions of here….This white ring is one of the most prominent examples of what are known as “follow me” markings in mammals. These are markings which make it easy for animals of the same species to follow each other, and particularly for young animals to follow mothers running from danger.
Because most mammals have limited if any colour vision, these markings are usually black or white, depending which contrasts most with the animals’ over-all colouring. Some are permanently visible, while others are only displayed when they are needed.
The waterbuck’s white ring is always there, as is the impala’s “Macdonald’s” marking the black stripes on each side of the rump and on the tail.
Kudu on the other hand only show their follow-me markings when they run; they curl up their tails and fan them out to show the white under layer of hair.
Never to old to learn something as I did today and share with you…
Thank you for all the excellent information on the male waterbuck, Rob. I really did think this animal was spectacular. The only way I end up remembering details on the animals I see (nothing like what you have to recall!) and birds is to periodically get stumped by a question and then a little research leads me into new directions. It’s impossible to understand how anyone is ever bored, isn’t it? There are so many things I’d like to know more about, and then there is this matter of limited time. Oh well! 🙂 Thank you for this link!
It looks like some still have their cold weather coats. Thank you for the interesting photos, bulldog.
Russ
Thanks Russ.. yep and starting to grow it again…
Another series of amazing shots! Well done 😀
Thanks Dianne.. much appreciated…
Great photos…..stunning animals. I wonder how tall they are 😉
Ingrid Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 cm (47 to 54 in) at the shoulder. Head-and-body length ranges 140 to 240 cm (55 to 94 in) and tail length from 10 to 45 cm (3.9 to 18 in). Males weigh 200–300 kg (440–660 lb.) and females 160–200 kg (350–440 lb.).
oooo – more fantastic shots by the great bulldog. Love these — very beautiful creature there! Sending Love your way – RL
Thanks Robyn… glad you enjoyed…
Extraordinary shots – what an amazing creature!
thank you
Beautiful collection of pics!
Thanks Anneli…
Such beautiful creatures! Those horns! Or are they antlers?? Awesome shots 🙂
No horns.. thank you.. they are a special antelope almost always with the head held high, probably being aware for predators…
Excellent shots!!!
Thank you..
Some seem to have quite a heavy coat, does it get cold there?
They almost seem to have a winter and summer coat… but the coat is very oily so I can’t answer that one…
Such gorgeous creatures. Love the horns, and that circle is actually very funny. Do you know the reason for it? 🙂 I think it has something to do with a bucket of whitewash. http://bookbuilder.cast.org/view_print.php?book=5272
I haven’t heard that one but it is an interesting form of camo… it must be considered the strangest marking on all our antelope… shame… I certainly enjoyed the links proposed answer… great share..
Such beautiful animals.
Thank you Maralee…
Very nice thank you ;O)
Pleasures mine…
Great photos. They are such stunning creatures and I would love to see them again.
Thank you.. yes one of my favourites… even with the circle, still difficult to spot sometimes…
They are beautiful, so elegant! 😉
Thank you…
I think it’s very unfair that Kobus was created with a target on his bum.
I often wonder why nature creates such things…
Wow, some stunning photos here – as always *smile Beautiful animal.
Thanks Viveka… I do enjoy this animal
They are so beautiful and graceful. I understand your passion.
I love how they always stop for a second and look 🙂 Nice pics Bulldog 🙂
I agree Hope… such a lovely animal most times head up and sniffing…
Love this little antelope with its bullseye behind! 🙂
The circle target for the lion that seldom catch them…
Ah! Fast, eh? That’s fantastic 🙂
Wow! He is gorgeous bulldog and you’ve captured him so well. Lovely photo’s as usual! 🙂
Thanks Sonel.. I do like this fellow with his circle…