Eland
Tragelaphus oryx
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 4,682
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The common eland (Taurotragus oryx), also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a large savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. An adult male is around 1.6 m (5.2 ft) tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 942 kg (2,077 lb) with a typical range of 500–600 kg (1,100–1,300 lb). Females are around 1.4 m (4.6 ft) tall and weigh 340–445 kg (750–981 lb).
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Common eland”.