Kob
Scientific name: Kobus kob
- How weight is recorded: Carcass weight
Field notes
Appearance
Males are chestnut-brown with a darker face and neck; females and juveniles are tan to golden-brown. Males are noticeably larger and stockier, with lyre-shaped horns; females are hornless or have small, thin horns.
Size and weight
Males 70–105 kg, females 40–65 kg; body length 150–160 cm. Males stand 85–100 cm at shoulder.
Habitat
Kob inhabit open grasslands, floodplains, and lightly wooded savanna near permanent water sources. They prefer areas with short to medium grass and access to standing or flowing water.
Distribution
Found across South Sudan, northern Uganda, and scattered populations in Sudan and Chad. Restricted to floodplain and grassland mosaics with seasonal water availability.
Diet
Kob graze primarily on short, nutritious grasses; in wet season they move to fresh floodplain growth; in dry season they exploit remaining green patches near water.
Behaviour
Active in early morning and late afternoon; spend midday resting in shade. Highly social, found in herds of 5–30 individuals; males often territorial in loose groups.
Hunting tips
Look for fresh tracks in mud near water sources and dung concentrations on grazing grounds. Approach from downwind across open ground, using available cover and dawn/dusk movement. Stalk slowly within herd groups when feeding; they are alert but may tolerate close approach if approached calmly.
Carcass weight
This species is logged by carcass weight — the animal weighed dressed, the way hunting teams normally report it.
Where it is hunted
Listed as huntable in 5 countries in Huntify.
Names in other languages
Current language: en
These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.