Rhodesia Philately: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus)

The Cape bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus) is a common, medium-sized bushland-dwelling, and a widespread species of antelope in sub-Saharan Africa. It is found in a wide range of habitats, such as rain forests, montane forests, forest-savanna mosaic, savanna, bushveld, and woodland. They are generally solitary, territorial browsers.

Cape bushbucks have a light brown coat, with up to seven white stripes and white splotches on the sides. The white patches are usually geometrically shaped and on the most mobile parts of their bodies, such as the ears, chin, tail, legs, and necks. The muzzles are also white. Horns, found only on the male.

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1974 Third Definitive Issue – 5c Bushbuck

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