The waterbuck is known for its trademark white ring around the hindquarters which they use as a ‘follow me’ sign. Only the males have horns which are handsome, long and prominently ringed, sweeping backwards and up. The eyes and nose of the waterbuck have beautiful white markings and it has a noticeable white collar under the throat line. Waterbuck has a brownish–grey shaggy coat with a lot of hair around their necks. This neck hair is hollow which allows for extra buoyancy when swimming, helping them to keep their heads above water. Waterbuck gives off a strong scent that can be smelt even by humans, which is believed to deter certain predators.
