A large African antelope with long spiral horns, also known as a waterbuck.
From Bantu languages of southern Africa, likely from a root meaning 'large hoofed animal.' The term entered English through naturalists observing East and Central African wildlife in the 19th century.
The brubu's spiral horns are so massive that they can weigh up to 45 pounds—that's like carrying a heavy suitcase on your head for your entire life, yet these antelopes bound through water and grasslands with incredible grace.
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