Mammal · GBIF taxon 5706375
Kobus kob thomasi
Kobus kob thomasiAlso known as Uganda Kob, Thomas's Kob
Ugandan kobs form dynamic social groups where territorial males defend traditional display grounds called leks to attract females. Their glossy reddish-brown coats and prominent white throat patches distinguish them from other subspecies across East Africa. Grazing primarily near permanent water sources, these active antelopes form a vital prey base for large savannah predators.
HerbivoreGrazingSavannah
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Perennial Grasses
- Water Reeds
- Riverine Herbs
Predators
- Lions
- Leopards
- Spotted Hyenas
ThreatsPoaching, habitat degradation, and agricultural expansion
HabitatsSavannah grasslands, floodplains, and river basins
Life span15–17 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyBovidae
- SpeciesKobus kob thomasi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
- Low
- Moderate
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- Very high
- Why interaction risk is high
- Large horned antelopes can defend themselves if cornered; keep a safe distance, especially around breeding leks.
- Why it is dangerous
- Males possess heavy, lyre-shaped horns and powerful musculature capable of inflicting severe physical injury if cornered.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Look for a reddish-brown coat with white throat patches, dark leg markings, and long S-shaped horns on males.
- What to do
- Observe from a vehicle or designated safari hide, and never approach territorial males on foot.
Responsible observation
- Breeding Sites: Watch for clustered groups of males displaying on established lekking grounds during early morning.
- Viewing Distance: Maintain a respectful distance using binoculars or a zoom lens to avoid disturbing herds.
- Watering Holes: Position near riverbanks or marsh edges at dusk when herds gather to drink.
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Close Relative (c) Rafael Tosi, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Rafael Tosi · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Peter Archdale, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Peter Archdale · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Nigel Voaden, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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