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Mammal Near Threatened

Topi

Damaliscus lunatus

About Topi

Medium-sized antelope with distinctive dark patches, graceful build.

Physical Characteristics

Sleek body, lyre-shaped horns, dark facial patches.

Habitat

Grasslands and floodplain areas.

Diet

Grazes on grasses.

Behavior

Forms herds, alert and fast-moving.

Quick Facts

Category: Mammal
Conservation Status: Near Threatened

Best Viewing Times

Morning and evening.

Best Viewing Locations

Serengeti, Tarangire, Ruaha.

Where to Find Topi

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha, Tanzania, Iringa / Dodoma

Vast remote park famed for predators and large elephant herds.

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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti, Tanzania, Mara / Simiyu / Arusha

Iconic savanna park known for the Great Migration and abundant wildlife.

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire, Tanzania, Manyara / Arusha

Baobab-studded plains and large elephant herds.

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