Tragelaphus spekii - The sitatunga is a medium-sized animal found in the swampy regions of Central Africa. Males are easily recognized; they are much larger than the female and have horns. Both sexes have white stripes and spots along the facial area and body, with mature males developing shaggy manes and a white dorsal stripe. The hooves of the sitatunga are elongated and splayed to allow the animal to walk and stand without sinking into the muddy ground.
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The Sudd is a wetland region formed by the White Nile. It was this massive region of thickets and swamps hindering the quest in finding the source of the Nile River. The size of the wetland varies by season. During the rainy season, it can cover over 130,000 square kilometers and then shrink down to 30,000 square kilometers during the dry season. The Sudd provides the local people with the means to sustain their pastoral lives and serves as a wildlife sanctuary for migrating and resident animals.
