Genus Kobus is a type of deer that can be found in Africa. There are several synonyms that scientists might use when referring to this species, including the African waterbuck, the common waterbuck, and Kobus ellipsiprymnus. The African waterbuck is easily recognizable with its long, shaggy coat and distinctive white circle around its rump. They are known for their excellent swimming skills, which allows them to move easily through Africa's many rivers and marshes. Along with the eland, oryx, and kudu, the African waterbuck is one of the most common and beloved game animals in the African continent.