Western bushbuck
Tragelaphus scriptus
Pongo (Swahili), U-damwa (Basa)
Habitat
Forests and brush close to water sources
Conservation status
Least concern
Biology
These creatures are generally solitary or live in pairs in dense brush and undergrowth. They feed on leaves, grasses, herbs and fruits.
Diorama
1944–47
Provenance
Early 20th century, Liberia, via Rotterdam Zoological Gardens, Johann Büttikofer