adenota vardoni

noun

Meaning

A medium-sized African antelope, closely related to the waterbuck and kob, characterized by its golden-brown coat and preference for marshy habitats.

Examples

  • The puku, known scientifically as Adenota vardoni, is frequently spotted in the floodplains of the Chobe River.
  • Conservation efforts for Adenota vardoni have focused on protecting the wetland ecosystems essential for their survival.

Synonyms: puku, antelope