The Puku, with its sleek, tawny coat, and distinctive facial markings, is one of Africa's most elegant and lesser-known antelopes. Renowned for their graceful appearance and alert nature, Pukus make a striking trophy. They are commonly found in countries like Zambia and Congo.
A great way to display the Puku is a shoulder mount. This captures its strong neck, sleek coat, and facial features. Perfect for creating a focused and striking display, this option emphasizes the Puku's graceful stature and refined beauty.
These two antelopes have a lot of similarities, yet their main differences can be seen in their appearance. Pukus have been described as having a slightly shaggier appearance, with shorter horns. Whereas, lechwe are taller with distinct black colouration down thier front legs and males have longer horns.
Major populations of pukus can be found in Zambia, Tanzania, Botswana, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These antelopes prefer wet grasslands, floodplains, and savanna wetlands.
For this elegant antelope, we recommend a shoulder mount, as this captures their strong neck and distinct facial feautures beautifully.
Pukus typically live 15-17 years, but in exceptional cases, they can reach up to 18 years in the wild.