The Waterbuck is a large robust antelope with a grey-brown coat and iconic white “target “ ring around its rump. It has a hollow hair follicle which aids in buoyancy in the water.

Make sure that your shot placement is accurate and you are using the correct caliber, these animals can be tough to go down.

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Waterbuck Taxidermy FAQ's

What is a unique quality of Waterbuck?

Waterbuck posses a unique defence mechanism trait. These animals are extremely dependant on water, requiring them to drink daily, but this also forms part of how they avoid predators. When waterbuck sense danger, they will plunge themselves in deep water to escape predators such as lions or hyenas. Their thick coat secrets a unique water repelent oil to prevent it from becoming water logged in those situations.

Do lions eat Waterbuck?

Typically, lions prefer to avoid waterbuck, and their skin is thick and oily, and secretes an unpleasant odour. However, they will eat waterbuck as a last resort.

What is the scientific name for Waterbuck?

The scientific name for waterbuck is Kobus ellipsiprymnus.

Can you eat Waterbuck meat?

The skin and hair of waterbuck meat, is known to secrete a pungent odour, which is perhaps why there is a myth that you cannot eat this meat. The truth is that waterbuck is very tasty, provided that it is carefully skinned.