Description

The Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus sylvaticus) is a regional subspecies of the bushbuck found in southern Africa, especially along forest edges, riverbanks, and mountainous slopes. Compact and elusive, the Cape Bushbuck is known for its short, spiral horns, deep-colored coat, and white throat and body markings.

This mount is displayed on a wooden plaque and features a 10″ horn length and an SCI score of 30 (Gold classification). Ideal for wildlife-themed interiors, educational collections, or as a reference piece for regional African antelope studies.

Cape Bushbuck are solitary and nocturnal browsers, feeding on a variety of leaves, herbs, fruits, and shoots, and are well-adapted to thick vegetation where they remain hidden during daylight hours.

• Subspecies: Tragelaphus scriptus sylvaticus

• Type: Shoulder mount on plaque

• Horn Size: 10″

• SCI Score: 30 – Gold class

• Habitat: Forested regions and thickets of Southern Africa

• Diet: Browses on leaves, fruit, bark, and herbs

A compact, high-scoring specimen representing one of Africa’s most adaptable woodland antelope.