Creature Feature #415: Lechwe

There are three species of Lechwe - and several subspecies -  all found in the Kobus genus and generally found near wetlands and marshes. This species is the Nile Lechwe. He inhabits floodplains in Ethiopia, Sudan and Southern Sudan. He feeds both on land and in the water, grazing on water plants such as wild rice. Whilst he generally wades through the water, he is also a capable swimmer. Considered a highly prized hunting trophy, the species is now classified as Endangered.