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Births Hatchings Acquisitions By Donna Bear, Curator of Species Management
Eastern bongo located in the African Loop (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci ) Found in Africa, wild bongos live in lowland rainforests, but can also inhabit mountainous terrain. They prefer to eat from leafy bushes but will also browse from small trees using their horns to lower the branches. The bongos at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will even wade in the water to eat the delicious duckweed plant that grows in the moat throughout their exhibit. 6
WILD MAGAZINE • SPRING 2021 • JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS
Known as gregarious creatures, up to 50 bongos can be seen gathered at mineral lick sites, taking advantage of the naturally occurring deposits of salt and other mineral nutrients. In Kenya, tourist lodges will make a mineral lick site nearby to attract bongos for their guests.
PHOTO: JOHN REED