The Puku (Kobus vardonii) is abundant in countries south of the Equator, such as Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Botswana. This is mainly in wet grasslands where there is abundant grass to eat. It is medium-sized with a sandy brown coat, although the underbelly is lighter and the forehead browner. The tip of the tail has long hair but is not bushy. Males have strong, ridged lyre-shaped horns and are larger than females. Besides, they are very territorial and use their scents to mark territories. The puku is diurnal and will produce shrill whistles to warn off others of predator attacks.
Pukus have a standing shoulder height between 27.6”-35.4” (70-90 cm), overall body length from 49.6”-63” (126-160 cm), standing height of roughly 41.7”-52.75” (106-134 cm), and a body width of 11.8”-15” (30-38 cm). The weight of a Puku is between 132-170 lb (60-77 kg). Pukus have a typical lifespan of 15-18 years.
The Puku (Kobus vardonii) is abundant in countries south of the Equator, such as Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Botswana. This is mainly in wet grasslands where there is abundant grass to eat. It is medium-sized with a sandy brown coat, although the underbelly is lighter and the forehead browner. The tip of the tail has long hair but is not bushy. Males have strong, ridged lyre-shaped horns and are larger than females. Besides, they are very territorial and use their scents to mark territories. The puku is diurnal and will produce shrill whistles to warn off others of predator attacks.
Pukus have a standing shoulder height between 27.6”-35.4” (70-90 cm), overall body length from 49.6”-63” (126-160 cm), standing height of roughly 41.7”-52.75” (106-134 cm), and a body width of 11.8”-15” (30-38 cm). The weight of a Puku is between 132-170 lb (60-77 kg). Pukus have a typical lifespan of 15-18 years.
