Rhodesia Philately: Southern Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum)

The Southern Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum), or common reedbuck, is a diurnal antelope typically found in southern Africa. It was first described by Pieter Boddaert, a Dutch physician and naturalist, in 1785.

The coat is silky and almost woolly and the colour ranges between light and greyish-brown, and may be lighter on the neck and chest. A small, black, bare glandular patch can be noticed at the base of each ear. White fur covers the underparts and the areas near the lips and chin. The tail is white underside, and appears short and bushy.

Stamps & Postal Products

1974 Third Definitive Issue – 4c Reedbuck

Postcards

1975 – Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. (D3 Series – Type VIA)

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