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Bovidae - Antelopes, Cattle, Gazelles, Goats, Sheep

There are 140 species of wild and domesticated animals in this family. They are found in Africa, Asia, North America, and Europe. The majority of the species in this family are found in Africa. African species include: the impala, the silver dik-dik, the black wildebeest, the springbok, and the rhebok.

Animals in this family have horns. They vary in height from 9 inches to 6.5 feet! All of the species in this family have two-toed hooves. The males and some of the females in this family have horns. They have a four-chambered stomach and are herbivores.

Wild species in this family found in North America include the American bison, the mountain goat, and the American bighorn sheep.

  • The impala is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Impala
    (Aepyceros melampus)
    The impala is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The hartebeest is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Hartebeest
    (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
    The hartebeest is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The barbary sheep, also known as the Aoudad, is found in Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Barbary Sheep
    (Ammotragus lervia)
    The barbary sheep, also known as the Aoudad, is found in Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The springbok is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Springbok
    (Antidorcas marsupialis)
    The springbok is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The blackbuck is found in India and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Blackbuck
    (Antilope cervicapra)
    The blackbuck is found in India and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The hirola is found in Kenya. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Hirola
    (Beatragus hunteri)
    The hirola is found in Kenya. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The American bison was once found in most of Canada, the United States, and parts of Mexico. It is estimated that there were close to 60 million bison in North America before Columbus landed. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    American Bison
    (Bison bison)
    The American bison was once found in most of Canada, the United States, and parts of Mexico. It is estimated that there were close to 60 million bison in North America before Columbus landed. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The European bison is found in Belarus, Bulgaria, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and Ukraine. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    European Bison
    (Bison bonasus)
    The European bison is found in Belarus, Bulgaria, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and Ukraine. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The addax is found in Chad and Nigeria. It was once found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara, but is now extinct. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Addax
    (Bombycilla garrulus)
    The addax is found in Chad and Nigeria. It was once found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara, but is now extinct. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Gaur
    (Bos gaurus)
    The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The banteng is found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Banteng
    (Bos javanicus)
    The banteng is found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The wild yak is found in China and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Wild Yak
    (Bos mutus)
    The wild yak is found in China and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Nilgai is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Nilgai
    (Boselaphus tragocamelus)
    The Nilgai is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Indian water buffalo, also known as the wild water buffalo, is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Indian Water Buffalo
    (Bubalus arnee)
    The Indian water buffalo, also known as the wild water buffalo, is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The lowland anoa is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Lowland Anoa
    (Bubalus depressicornis)
    The lowland anoa is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The Mindoro dwarf buffalo, also known as the tamaraw, is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo
    (Bubalus mindorensis)
    The Mindoro dwarf buffalo, also known as the tamaraw, is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The takin is found in Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Takin
    (Budorcas taxicolor)
    The takin is found in Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The wild goat is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Türkiye. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Wild Goat
    (Capra aegagrus)
    The wild goat is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Türkiye. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The western tur is found in Georgia and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Western Tur
    (Capra caucasica)
    The western tur is found in Georgia and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The eastern tur is found in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Eastern Tur
    (Capra cylindricornis)
    The eastern tur is found in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The markhor is found in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Markhor
    (Capra falconeri)
    The markhor is found in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The alpine ibex is native to France and Italy. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Alpine Ibex
    (Capra ibex)
    The alpine ibex is native to France and Italy. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Nubia ibex is found in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Yemen. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Nubian Ibex
    (Capra nubiana)
    The Nubia ibex is found in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Yemen. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Iberian wild goat is found in Spain. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Iberian Wild Goat
    (Capra pyrenaica)
    The Iberian wild goat is found in Spain. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Siberian ibex is found in Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Siberian Ibex
    (Capra sibirica)
    The Siberian ibex is found in Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Walia ibex is found in Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Walia Ibex
    (Capra walie)
    The Walia ibex is found in Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Japanese serow is found in Japan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Japanese Serow
    (Capricornis crispus)
    The Japanese serow is found in Japan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Formosan serow, also known as the Taiwanese serow, is found in Taiwan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Formosan Serow
    (Capricornis swinhoei)
    The Formosan serow, also known as the Taiwanese serow, is found in Taiwan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Ader’s Duiker is found in Kenya and Tanzania IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Ader's Duiker
    (Cephalophus adersi)
    Ader’s Duiker is found in Kenya and Tanzania IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • Peter’s duiker is found in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Peter's Duiker
    (Cephalophus callipygus)
    Peter’s duiker is found in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Bay duiker is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic of the Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Bay Duiker
    (Cephalophus dorsalis)
    The Bay duiker is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic of the Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The natal red duiker is found in Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Natal Red Duiker
    (Cephalophus natalensis)
    The natal red duiker is found in Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The blackduiker is found in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, and Nigeria. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black Duiker
    (Cephalophus niger)
    The blackduiker is found in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, and Nigeria. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Abbott’s Duiker is found in Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Abbott's Duiker
    (Cephalophus spadix)
    Abbott’s Duiker is found in Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • Weyn’s duiker is found in Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Weyn's Duiker
    (Cephalophus weynsi)
    Weyn’s duiker is found in Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The zebra duiker is found in Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Zebra Duiker
    (Cephalophus zebra)
    The zebra duiker is found in Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The black wildebeest is found in South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black Wildebeest
    (Connochaetes gnou)
    The black wildebeest is found in South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The blue wildebeest, also known as the common wildebeest, is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Blue Wildebeest
    (Connochaetes taurinus)
    The blue wildebeest, also known as the common wildebeest, is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The topi is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Topi
    (Damaliscus lunatus)
    The topi is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bontebok or blesbok is found in South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bontebok
    (Damaliscus pygargus)
    The bontebok or blesbok is found in South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Thompson’s gazelle is found in Kenya and Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Thomson's Gazelle
    (Eudorcas thomsonii)
    Thompson’s gazelle is found in Kenya and Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Arabian gazelle is found in Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Arabian Gazelle
    (Gazella arabica)
    The Arabian gazelle is found in Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The chinkara is found in Afghanistan, India, Iran, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Chinkara
    (Gazella bennettii)
    The chinkara is found in Afghanistan, India, Iran, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Cuvier’s gazelle is found in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Cuvier's Gazelle
    (Gazella cuvieri)
    Cuvier’s gazelle is found in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Dorcas gazelle is found in Algeria, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Dorcas Gazelle
    (Gazella dorcas)
    The Dorcas gazelle is found in Algeria, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The slender-horned gazelle is found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Slender-horned Gazelle
    (Gazella leptoceros)
    The slender-horned gazelle is found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • Speke’s gazelle is found in Somalia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Speke's Gazelle
    (Gazella spekei)
    Speke’s gazelle is found in Somalia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The goitered gazelle is found in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Goitered Gazelle
    (Gazella subgutturosa)
    The goitered gazelle is found in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Himalayan tahr is found in China, India, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Himalayan Tahr
    (Hemitragus jemlahicus)
    The Himalayan tahr is found in China, India, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The roan antelope isfound in Algeria, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Roan Antelope
    (Hippotragus equinus)
    The roan antelope isfound in Algeria, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The sable antelope is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sable Antelope
    (Hippotragus niger)
    The sable antelope is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The waterbuck is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Waterbuck
    (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)
    The waterbuck is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The kob is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Togo, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Kob
    (Kobus kob)
    The kob is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Togo, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The southern lechwe is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Southern Lechwe
    (Kobus leche)
    The southern lechwe is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Nile lechwe is found in Ethiopia and South Sudan. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Nile Lechwe
    (Kobus megaceros)
    The Nile lechwe is found in Ethiopia and South Sudan. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The puku is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Puku
    (Kobus vardonii)
    The puku is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The gerenuk is found in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Gerenuk
    (Litocranius walleri)
    The gerenuk is found in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • Guenther’s dik-dik is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Guenther's Dik-dik
    (Madoqua guentheri)
    Guenther’s dik-dik is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Kirk’s dik-dik is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Kirk's Dik-dik
    (Madoqua kirkii)
    Kirk’s dik-dik is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Salt’s dik-dik is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Salt's Dik-dik
    (Madoqua saltiana)
    Salt’s dik-dik is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Himalayan goral is found in Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Himalayan Goral
    (Naemorhedus goral)
    The Himalayan goral is found in Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • Grant’s gazelle is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Grant's Gazelle
    (Nanger granti)
    Grant’s gazelle is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The suni is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Suni
    (Nesotragus moschatus)
    The suni is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Nilgira tahr is found in India. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Nilgiri Tahr
    (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)
    The Nilgira tahr is found in India. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The mountain goat is found in mountainous areas in the western U.S. and Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Mountain Goat
    (Oreamnos americanus)
    The mountain goat is found in mountainous areas in the western U.S. and Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The klipspringer is found in Angola, Botswana, Central African Republic, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Klipspringer
    (Oreotragus oreotragus)
    The klipspringer is found in Angola, Botswana, Central African Republic, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The gemsbok is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gemsbok
    (Oryx gazella)
    The gemsbok is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Arabian oryx is found in Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, and Yemen. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Arabian Oryx
    (Oryx leucoryx)
    The Arabian oryx is found in Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, and Yemen. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The oribi is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Oribi
    (Ourebia ourebi)
    The oribi is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • In North America, the musk ox is found in Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Musk Ox
    (Ovibos moschatus)
    In North America, the musk ox is found in Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bighorn sheep is found in the Rocky Mountains from southern Canada to Colorado and parts of Nevada, western Texas, eastern California, and northern Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bighorn Sheep
    (Ovis canadensis)
    The bighorn sheep is found in the Rocky Mountains from southern Canada to Colorado and parts of Nevada, western Texas, eastern California, and northern Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Dall sheep, also known as the thin-horn sheep, is found from Alaska through the Yukon and Northwest Territories, to northern British Columbia in Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Dall Sheep
    (Ovis dalli)
    The Dall sheep, also known as the thin-horn sheep, is found from Alaska through the Yukon and Northwest Territories, to northern British Columbia in Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The gray rhebok is found in Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Gray Rhebok
    (Pelea capreolus)
    The gray rhebok is found in Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The blue duiker is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Blue Duiker
    (Philantomba monticola)
    The blue duiker is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Mongolian gazelle is found in China, Russia, and Mongolia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Mongolian Gazelle
    (Procapra gutturosa)
    The Mongolian gazelle is found in China, Russia, and Mongolia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Tibetan gazelle is found in China and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Tibetan Gazelle
    (Procapra picticaudata)
    The Tibetan gazelle is found in China and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The bharal, also known as the blue sheep, is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bharal
    (Pseudois nayaur)
    The bharal, also known as the blue sheep, is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The steenbok is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Steenbok
    (Raphicerus campestris)
    The steenbok is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Cape grysbok is found in South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cape Grysbok
    (Raphicerus melanotis)
    The Cape grysbok is found in South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Sharpe’s grysbok is found in Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sharpe's Grysbok
    (Raphicerus sharpei)
    Sharpe’s grysbok is found in Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The southern reedbuck is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Southern Reedbuck
    (Redunca arundinum)
    The southern reedbuck is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The mountain reedbuck is found in Botswana, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Mountain Reedbuck
    (Redunca fulvorufula)
    The mountain reedbuck is found in Botswana, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The Pyrenean chamois, also known as the southern chamois, is found in Andorra, France, Italy, and Spain. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pyrenean Chamois
    (Rupicapra pyrenaica)
    The Pyrenean chamois, also known as the southern chamois, is found in Andorra, France, Italy, and Spain. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The northern chamois is found in Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Türkiye. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Northern Chamois
    (Rupicapra rupicapra)
    The northern chamois is found in Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Türkiye. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Mongolian saiga is found in Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Mongolian Saiga
    (Saiga tatarica)
    The Mongolian saiga is found in Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The African buffalo is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    African Buffalo
    (Syncerus caffer)
    The African buffalo is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The four-horned antelope is found in India and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Four-horned Antelope
    (Tetracerus quadricornis)
    The four-horned antelope is found in India and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The nyala is found in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Nyala
    (Tragelaphus angasii)
    The nyala is found in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The mountain nyala is found in Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Mountain Nyala
    (Tragelaphus buxtoni)
    The mountain nyala is found in Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The giant eland is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and South Sudan. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Giant Eland
    (Tragelaphus derbianus)
    The giant eland is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and South Sudan. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The bongo is found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Togo. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Bongo
    (Tragelaphus eurycerus)
    The bongo is found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Togo. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The lesser kudu is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Lesser Kudu
    (Tragelaphus imberbis)
    The lesser kudu is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The common eland is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Common Eland
    (Tragelaphus oryx)
    The common eland is found in Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bushbuck is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bushbuck
    (Tragelaphus scriptus)
    The bushbuck is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The sitatunga is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sitatunga
    (Tragelaphus spekii)
    The sitatunga is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The greater kudu is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Greater Kudu
    (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
    The greater kudu is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

Bison, like all of the members of the Bovidae family, have two-toed hooves.
Bison, like all of the members of the Bovidae family, have two-toed hooves.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

American Bison - Bison bisonNear ThreatenedNorth/Central America
Big Horn Sheep - Ovis canadensisLeast ConcernNorth/Central America

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