Males live mostly solitary lives while females may travel in small herds of up to 24 individuals.
When they run through the brush, their heads are thrown back so horns do not get tangled in the brush.
Distinctive patterns may help them identify individuals.
Long, prehensile tongue helps grab foliage from plants.
They are the largest forest antelope, and females are smaller than males.
Some native African groups believed touching or eating bongos would lead to spasms and seizures.
Living on a 40-acre habitat can make medical care difficult. Training encourages the animals to participate in their own care and wellness. The bongo voluntarily enters a chute where keepers can weigh them and safely perform vaccinations, blood draws, and ultrasounds.