Tur are robust wild goats endemic to Russia’s Caucasus Mountains. There are two principal species—the West Caucasian tur (Capra caucasica) and the East Caucasian tur (Capra cylindricornis)—with the Mid and Kuban tur representing hybrid populations in the central r

The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a nimble goat‑antelope native to Europe’s mountain ranges and introduced to New Zealand. Adults weigh 25–50 kg and stand 70–80 cm at the shoulder; their coat ranges from chestnut to dark brown with a pale rump and a distincti

Central and West African savannah buffaloes (Syncerus caffer aequinoctialis and S. c. brachyceros) are smaller cousins of the Cape buffalo. Adults are typically dark red or black and have a massive head with a broad nose and heavy, ridged horns, though their horns are s

The impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a graceful medium‑sized antelope that inhabits the savannas and woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. Adults have a sleek reddish‑brown coat with a white belly and a pair of black stripes running down the haunches and tail. Mal

The hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) is a large, fawn‑coloured antelope distinguished by its elongated face, high shoulders, and steeply sloping back. Despite their awkward appearance, they are powerful runners capable of reaching 70 km/h. Both sexes bear thick, rid

Lechwe and kob are members of the Reduncinae tribe adapted to floodplains and moist savannas. Lechwe are semi‑aquatic antelope with long necks, hindquarters higher than their shoulders and strongly ridged horns on males; red lechwe are reddish‑yellow with white unde

The springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is a small antelope famed for its breathtaking speed and characteristic pronking—a stiff‑legged leap used to display agility or warn predators. Adults stand about 70 cm at the shoulder, weigh 27–42 kg, and sport ridged black

Reedbuck are medium‑sized antelopes of the Reduncinae tribe, recognised by their long necks, silky coats and forward‑curving horns on males. The common reedbuck—the largest species—has a pale yellow‑grey coat with a dark stripe down the front of the legs and s

Wildebeests (also called gnu) comprise two species—the blue or common wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and the black wildebeest (C. gnou)—with five recognised subspecies of the common species. Both species have deep chests, sloping shoulders, dark manes and heavy