𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚄𝚐𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚊 𝙺𝚘𝚋

Uganda Kobs in Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP)
The Uganda Kob (Kobus kob thomasi) is a type of antelope and is the national animal of Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see these animals, and they play a crucial role in the park's ecosystem.
Key characteristics:
* Appearance: They are reddish-brown, similar to impalas but more robust. Males have distinct, lyre-shaped, ridged horns. They have white patches on their throats, around their eyes, and on their bellies and inner legs, with black markings on the front of their forelegs.
* Habitat: They prefer open or wooded savannah grasslands, especially those near water sources, making areas like the Kasenyi Plains within QENP ideal for them.
* Behavior: Uganda Kobs are social animals, often forming herds ranging from small groups to several hundred. They are known for their unique lekking behavior, where males gather in specific, permanent breeding grounds (leks) to display and compete for females.
* Ecological Role: They are a primary food source for predators in the park, most notably the famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector and the lions of the Kasenyi Plains. Their abundance supports the health of these carnivore populations.
Current Population in QENP
Queen Elizabeth National Park holds a very significant population of Uganda Kobs. While precise up-to-the-minute figures for 2025 are not available (wildlife censuses are periodic), an aerial survey completed in 2023 indicated a population of around 175,000 individuals. This makes QENP home to one of the largest concentrations of Uganda Kobs in the country, and they are frequently seen during game drives.