Habitat

Inhabits lush green grassland and drier Savannas of East Africa from Kenya to the cape.

Length of life in captivity

Last up to 15 years in Zoos.

Housing

Consists of well drained, dry situations for their habitation. The prerequisites are-a sheltered shed, a sleeping room and an enclosure as a grazing ground. The floor of the shed and the sleeping room is made of bricks laid on edge, and joints cemented.

Feeding

Wheat bran 2 kgs
Horse gram 1 kg
White Bengal Gram 500 gms
Grass & Leaves 30 kgs
Lucerne 5 kgs
Carrot 500 gms
Cabbage 500 gms
Mineral Mixture 50 gms