Life span up to 19 years in observation. The bongo inhabits lowland forests in most of its range from 2000 to 3000 meters.
Male bongos are little bit larger than the female in size.
They are largely active at night, were extremely shy and therefore difficult to see. They are quite rare due to being hunted for their horns. Doesn't like to live in a group. Mostly found in a pair. It has a short hair vertical mane from the shoulder to the rump and a long tufted tail.