Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Mar. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
Bongos face threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and poaching for bushmeat. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts focus on protecting their forest habitats and reducing illegal hunting. Responsible safari tourism can help by funding anti-poaching patrols and providing economic incentives for local communities to protect wildlife areas, thereby safeguarding bongo populations.
The bongo is a large, mostly nocturnal, forest-dwelling antelope, native to sub-Saharan Africa. Bongos are characterised by a striking reddish-brown coat, black and white markings, white-yellow stripes, and long slightly spiralled horns. Bongos have complex social interactions and are found in African dense forest mosaics. They are the third-largest antelope in the world.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Bongo. Sightings recorded in 8 safari areas total.
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