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Kobus

Kobus

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A large antelope that lives near water in sub-Saharan Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Kobus
  • The genus Kobus includes several antelope species adapted to wetlands.

Examples

  • The genus Kobus includes several antelope species adapted to wetlands.

  • The Kobus is often seen grazing near rivers.

  • Scientists observed a herd of Kobus grazing near the riverbank.

  • Within Africa, members of the Kobus genus are commonly found in marshy regions.

  • Did you spot a Kobus during the safari?

  • Scientists observed a herd of Kobus grazing near the riverbank.

  • Within Africa, members of the Kobus genus are commonly found in marshy regions.

Compounds

Kobus kob
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A medium orange-brown antelope with curved horns that lives in herds in southeast Africa

Kobus leche
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A brown African antelope that lives on wet grassy plains near rivers

Surface Forms

Kobus singular
Kobuses plural

Etymology

Kobus comes from the African name kob for a kind of 'antelope', later made into a scientific name. So Kobus today is the name for a group of large antelopes often found near water.