I LIVE IN AFRICA
Sitatungas live in swampland and marshes in central and south central Africa in countries such as Kenya, Zambia, Botswana, and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
I AM AN HERBIVORE
Sitatungas live near water so they can feed on fresh grasses in and around the swamps and other bodies of water.
SITATUNGA ARE SOCIAL
Sitatunga are a somewhat social species. Although they often graze on their own, they have been known to live in pairs or in family groups of up to 15 individuals.
A WAY WITH WATER
Out of all antelope species, sitatungas are one of the most aquatic. Their specially adapted hooves make them excellent swimmers and allow them to cover ground quickly in their boggy habitats.
HELPING SITATUNGA IN THE WILD
The sitatunga at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo are enrolled in the Species Survival Plan (SSP). SSP is a program implemented by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to help ensure a genetically viable population exists.
I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM
Sitatunga play a crucial role in their ecosystem as grazers. Because their diet consists mainly of fresh grasses, they aid in keeping the vegetation in their habitat under control.