Description

The East African Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus delamerei) is a subspecies native to East Africa’s woodlands, riverine forests, and scrublands, including regions of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It is known for its sleek build, long spiral horns, and adaptability to a wide range of vegetated habitats.

Bushbuck are primarily solitary browsers, feeding on leaves, twigs, herbs, and fruits in areas with thick cover. They are shy, elusive antelopes that rely on camouflage and silence to avoid detection.

This shoulder mount represents an exceptional specimen, with an SCI Gold score of 45 5/8, making it both a display piece and a record-worthy example of the species. The anatomy, horn symmetry, and coat detail are all preserved with expert taxidermy work.

• Species: Tragelaphus scriptus delamerei

• Type: Shoulder mount

• Region: East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)

• Diet: Herbivore – browsers of shrubs, herbs, fruit

• Habitat: Wooded savannas, forests, thickets

• SCI Score: 45 5/8 – Gold class

A high-scoring East African specimen perfect for natural history displays and regional biodiversity education.