Reedbuck

Afrikaans name: Rietbok

Reedbuck

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Redunca arundinum

Interesting facts about Reedbuck

The Reedbuck is often referred to as the Common or Southern Reedbuck. The name Reedbuck is quite apt as it favours flat marshy areas with long grass or reeds. Despite living in close proximity to water they do not readily enter the water.

It can reach a height of 90 cm at the shoulder and males can weigh nearly 70 kg. Females weigh around 50 kg.

Only males have horns. These curve forward and can reach a length of around 40 cm.

The main food of the Reedbuck is grass but they will also eat reeds and other plants. They are very reliant on water.

References and further reading

Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 230

Wild Issue 49 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 44

Wild Ways - 2nd Edition - Author: Peter Apps - Published: 2000 - Page: 181

What Antelope is That? - Author: Paul Rose - Published: 1967 - Page: 65

Tracks and Tracking in Southern Africa - Author: Louis Liebenberg - Published: 2000 - Page: 117

The Natal Bushveld - Volume 2 - Author: Natal Parks Board - Published: 1981 - Page: 27

The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa - Author: P. Briggs - Published: 2020 - Page: 332

The Mammal Guide of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Burger Cillie - Published: 2011 - Page: 44

Southern African Wildlife - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1989 - Page: 58

Signs of the Wild - 5th Edition - Author: Clive Walker - Published: 1996 - Page: 164

South African Animals in the Wild - Author: Anthony Bannister - Published: 1985 - Page: 40

Signs of the Wild - 3rd Edition - Author: Clive Walker - Published: 1986 - Page: 179

Mammals of the Kruger and other National Parks - Author: The National Parks Board - Published: 1980 - Page: 110

Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Burger Cillie - Published: 1987 - Page: 145

Maberlys Mammals of Southern Africa - Revised edition - Author: Richard Goss - Published: 1986 - Page: 325

Land Mammals of Southern Africa - A field guide - Author: Reay HN Smithers - Published: 1986 - Page: 199

Kruger National Park Questions and Answers - Author: P.F. Fourie - Published: 1987 - Page: 113

Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 416

Field Guide to the Mammals of the Kruger National Park - Author: U. de V. Pienaar et al. - Published: 1987 - Page: 139

Freshwater Life - Author: C. Griffiths, J. Day & M. Picker - Published: 2015 - Page: 42

Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 2001 - Page: 200

Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1997 - Page: 144

Chris and Tilde Stuarts Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa - 1st Edit - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1988 - Page: 200

Animals of the Kruger National Park - Author: G. de Graaff - Published: 1987 - Page: 19

An Introduction to the Larger Mammals of Southern Africa - Author: Joanna Dalton - Published: 1987 - Page: 305

African Wildlife - Vol 38 No 6 - Author: - Published: 1984 - Page: 250

African Wildlife - A photographic safari - Author: Nigel and Wendy Dennis - Published: 1999 - Page: 64

A Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife - 3rd - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 2000 - Page: 86

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Africa including Madagascar - Author: Theodor Haltenorth and Helmut Diller - Published: 1980 - Page: 78

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