Bushbucks have a keen sense of smell. When either a male or a female senses a predator in the distance, they freeze and drop to the ground, keeping their head and neck against the earth until the danger passes. If the predator is close, a bushbuck will emit a bark and flee into the bush with its tail raised.

How high can a bushbuck jump?

Bushbuck is not very fast runner, but it is a good swimmer and it is able to jump 6 feet in the air.

Do bushbuck ewes have horns?

The very sharp horns render the Bushbuck very dangerous when wounded. The Bushbuck is a close relative of the Kudu and the Nyala.