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Puka (animal)

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The Puka or Puku (Kobus vardonii) is an antelope found in wet grasslands in southern Democratic Republic of Congo and in Zambia.

Puka stand about 80 centimetres at the shoulder and weigh from 70 to 80 kilograms. Puka are sandy brown in colour, the underbelly is a slightly lighter brown. Males have around 50 centimetre long ridge structured horns which are very vaguely lyre-shaped.

Puka are found in almost marshy grassland where they eat grass. Puka are crepuscular, they are active in the early morning and late afternoon. When scared Puka repeat a shrill whistle sound. Females gather in herds of up to twenty individuals. During the rainy season many herds will come together for added safety, typically reaching around fifty females. Males hold territories and attempt to persuade herds of females to stay within their territories for as long as possible.


Puku is also the Maori word for stomach, used widely by both Maori and non-Maori in New Zealand.

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