BONGO

also called Broad-horned Antelope (Boocercus, or Taurotragus, euryceros), large, brightly coloured antelope, family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla). Shy, swift, and elusive, the bongo frequents dense forests of central Africa, living in small groups or in pairs. It stands about 1.3 m (51 inches) at the shoulder and has an erect mane running the length of the back. Both sexes bear heavy, spirally twisted horns. The male is reddish brown to dark mahogany brown with black underparts, black and white legs, white head markings, and narrow, vertical white stripes on the body. The female is similarly marked, but usually a brighter reddish brown.