Zambia Philately: Kaufe Lechwe (Kobus leche kaufensis)

The Kafue lechwe or Kafue Flats lechwe (Kobus leche kafuensis) is a subspecies of the southern lechwe. It is endemic to the Kafue Flats, Zambia.

Lechwes are sizeable, long-horned (males only) antelopes with a sturdy build. They are unusual in having widely splayed, elongated hooves that support them on soft ground. They inhabit floodplains bordering marshes and swamps of the southern savanna.

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1978 Anti-Poaching Campaign – 18n Anti-Poaching Riverboat Control & Kafue Lechwe (Kobus lectre kaufensis)

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