Boocercus: Eurycerus

Found in the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa. Their populations are considered relatively stable compared to their eastern counterparts.

Encroachment for agriculture and logging has fragmented their natural range.

The species is generally divided into two distinct subspecies based on their geographic range and conservation status: boocercus eurycerus

The Bongo is one of the largest antelopes in the world, with a heavy-set body and low withers. Key physical features include:

They are known to frequent natural mineral licks (salt licks) to supplement their diet with essential minerals, often following established elephant paths to reach these sites. Found in the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa

The Mountain Bongo is at extreme risk of extinction due to several factors:

They inhabit dense primary and secondary forests with thick undergrowth, often near water sources. The species is generally divided into two distinct

Efforts to save the species include captive breeding programs and reintroduction initiatives in Kenyan forests, such as the work documented in the African Journal of Ecology .