1. a medium-sized antelope with long, curved horns found in wetlands and floodplains of southern and eastern Africa

Examples

• The lechwe bounded gracefully through the shallow waters of the Okavango Delta.
• Red lechwe are well-adapted to life in marshy areas.
• During the dry season, lechwe herds gather near permanent water sources.
• The male lechwe’s horns can grow up to two feet long.
• Wildlife photographers often visit Botswana to capture images of lechwe in their natural habitat.
• Lechwe have webbed hooves that help them navigate muddy terrain.