Boocercus | Eurycerus

They are hunted for meat (bushmeat) and their horns.

The species is generally divided into two distinct subspecies based on their geographic range and conservation status: boocercus eurycerus

They are known to frequent natural mineral licks (salt licks) to supplement their diet with essential minerals, often following established elephant paths to reach these sites. They are hunted for meat (bushmeat) and their horns

Encroachment for agriculture and logging has fragmented their natural range. which historically decimated their populations.

They are susceptible to diseases such as rinderpest, which historically decimated their populations.