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Sitatunga Antelop

Scientific Name:	Tragelaphus Spekei
Conservation Status:	Least Concern

Strictly confined to swampy areas, mainly papyrus and reed swamps.Sitatunga are true aquatic antelopes. They slink through reed beds with great agility and swim very well. They often spend the heat of the day in the water. On dry land their long hooves make them run a little clumsily.

The Sitatunga Antelop is found in the following park(s):

» Saiwa Swamp National Park