BUSHBUCK
		Shoulder Height:	Male 80 cm
			Female 70 cm
		Average Weight:	Male 40 kg
			Female 32 kg
		Gestation:	6 months
		Number of young:	1 lamb
		Longevity:	12 years
		S.C.I. Min. Score:	33
		S.C.I. Record Score:	52  1/8
		Rowland Ward Min. Length:	15"
		Rowland Ward Record Length:	20  1/4"
		Habitat:	Denseley bushed areas.
	BUSHBUCK (Tragelaphus scriptus) are very elusive animals that inhabit densely bushed areas and often become nocturnal in areas where they are persecuted. They are found in Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. They can be found in long grass, riverine bush or the thick vegetation found on hillsides and in gullies.  They eat leaves and will also dig for roots and tubers. They do feed on grass but only when it is fresh.  They do show some signs of being social and move around in small groups of up to 6 animals. Single animals may come and go as they like.  The area is normally run by a dominant male and the hierarchy seems to be determined by age.  The most dominant male will threaten everyone, the next in line will threaten everyone except for the dominant male and so the rank continues. Male coats seem to darken with age more than a females.  They can be found living close to the outskirts of cities. The Bushbuck is a very tenacious animal and will defend itself to the death with it short sharp horns.  Due to their secretive habits and thickly bushed areas of habitation, they can be very difficult to hunt.