waterbuck

• Substantivo que designa várias espécies de antílopes africanos grandes do gênero Kobus, caracterizados por chifres longos, curvados e com anéis, e que geralmente vivem em pântanos e perto de rios.

A noun referring to any of several large African antelopes of the genus Kobus, characterized by curved ridged horns and typically found in swamps and rivers.

1. Large African antelopeC1formal

   Any of several large antelopes of the genus Kobus, found in sub-Saharan Africa, typically inhabiting areas near water such as swamps, rivers, and floodplains. They have a shaggy coat and, in males, long, ridged, curved horns.

   Antílope aquático

   • The waterbuck is often seen grazing near the riverbank.
   • A male waterbuck uses its long, ridged horns to defend its territory.
   • During the dry season, waterbucks stay close to permanent water sources.