Mountain Nyala

The Mountain Nyala is predominantly found at high altitudes consisting of woodland, bush, heath and moorland habitats. It has a grey-brown coat with five white stripes and six to ten white spots on its flank. During the cold season, this species’ coat may become shaggy.

The Mountain Nyala breeds annually with the peak of its young arriving in December. The gestation period for a female is 8 – 9 months and she gives birth to a single foal. This species forms groups that are typically made up of females with their young while males are solitary. The Mountain Nyala is most active during the day, feeding in the early morning and late afternoon.

Its main predator is the Leopard, however this species is often poached for bushmeat. The Mountain Nyala is a browser and as such it impacts plant populations, as well as making plant nutrients available to carnivores.