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Nile Lechwe

At A Glance

Icon Weight Weight: Males: 190-265 lbs. Females: 130-200 lbs.

Icon Size Size: Males: 3-4 feet at shoulder. Females: 3 feet at shoulder.

Icon Lifespan Lifespan: Human Care: 19-21 years. Wild: 10-11 years.

Icon Location Location: South Sudan and Ethiopia

Fun Facts

  • Due to long legs they are fast and agile creatures in the water and will lure predators into the water to give the Nile lechwe the advantage.
  • Will produce oil to coat their fur to aid in repelling water off their coats.
  • Males fur will darken as they age and they develop a white patch on their backs.

IUCN Status

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Endangered IUCN Red Status: Endangered

Not Evaluated IUCN Green Status: Not Evaluated

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