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The Bongo net was invented in the mid-20th century. Today, bongo nets are available both in opening/closing and non-closing form. However, the most commonly used net is a non-closing MARMAP Bongo Net, developed around 1980.
Standing up to four feet tall at the shoulders and measuring over eight feet in length, eastern bongos are known for their striking appearance and impressive hearing abilities. Both males and females grow long spiraling horns, which is an uncommon trait among antelope species.
The birth of this calf is a critical milestone for eastern bongo conservation efforts. In their remote mountain territory of central Kenya, only around 100 eastern bongos remain in the wild, and their ornate horns and vibrant orange coat make them a target for hunting and poaching. With approximately 300 eastern bongos residing in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) across the nation, captive breeding programs like the one at Potter Park Zoo play an essential role in preventing their extinction.
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