puku

Thân thiện

A puku stands alert in the grassy savanna.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An African antelope closely related to the waterbuck: A "puku" is a medium-sized antelope species (Kobus vardonii) native to grasslands and floodplains in central and southern Africa. It is known for its golden-yellow coat and is a member of the same genus as the waterbuck.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We spotted a herd of puku grazing near the riverbank.
  • The puku is distinguished from the waterbuck by its smaller size and lack of a white ring on its rump.

Advanced Usage

• "Puku" as a zoological term: The word is used primarily in biological and wildlife contexts to refer specifically to this species.
  • The conservation status of the puku is listed as Near Threatened.

Variants and Related Words

• Waterbuck (n): A larger, closely related antelope species ().
• Kob (n): Another antelope species in the same genus ().

Synonyms

• Kobus vardonii: The scientific name for the puku.
• African antelope: A general term for antelopes native to Africa, which includes the puku.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an African antelope closely related to the waterbuck

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