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The Giant Eland (Taurotragus derbianus also known as the Derby Eland) is an open
forest savannah antelope. It is found in Central African Republic, Sudan,
Cameroon and Senegal. There are two subspecies: the endangered T. d.
derbianus, found in Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park, and the low risk T. d.
gigas, found in Central Africa.
Giant Eland stand 150 to 175 centimetres (4.9 to 5.7 feet) at the shoulder and
weigh from five to nine hundred kilograms. The coat is chestnut, darker in males
than females. There are around ten white vertical stripes on the body as well as a
white underside and black definition around the base of the neck and along the
nose. There is a bit of a dewlap under the throat and a short black mane running
down the back almost to the back legs. Both sexes have horns which are
relatively straight with many twists. Males have larger horns than females,
reaching 120 centimetres.
Giant Eland live in open forest and savannah where they eat grass, leaves and
branches. Giant Eland are mainly nocturnal. Giant Eland form groups of around
twenty animals, although double that is possible. These herds are nomadic,
migrating extensively.
The Common Eland, or Southern Eland, (Taurotragus oryx) is a savannah and
plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa.
The Common Eland stands around two metres at the shoulder and weighs 275
kilograms (600 lb) to a tonne (2,200 lb). Females are sometimes less than half the
weight of adult males. This species and the so-called Giant Eland, which are
actually about the same size as the Common, are the largest of world's
antelopes. Common Eland females have a tan coat, while the males' coat is a
darker tan with a blue tinge to it, there may be a single white stripe vertically
placed on the sides. The males have dense fur on their foreheads and a large
dewlap. Both sexes have horns, which are about 65 centimetres (26 in) long and
almost straight. The horns of the female are longer but thinner than those of the
male.
Common Eland live on the savannah and eat grass, branches and leaves. They
are diurnal but tend towards inactivity during the heat of the day. Herds are
usually between thirty and eighty individuals but are known to reach upwards of
four hundred. The Common Eland has an unusual social life. They come and go,
taking advantage of herd life when they need to without forming close ties.
They "are very agile and can easily jump a 1.5 m fence from a standing start"
Predators taking adult Eland in the wild are predominantly Lion and African Wild
Dog (Endangered).
Common Eland are sometimes considered part of the genus Tragelaphus, but it is
usually categorised as Taurotragus with the Giant Eland.
The name "eland" is derived from the Dutch word for moose. When Dutch settlers
came to the Cape Province they named the largest wild ruminant herbivore
they met with the name of the huge northern herbivore.
In Dutch the animal is called "eland antilope" to distinguish it from the moose,
which are found in the northern boreal forests. Also in this family are the
Thompson's Gazelle and the Impala.
forest savannah antelope. It is found in Central African Republic, Sudan,
Cameroon and Senegal. There are two subspecies: the endangered T. d.
derbianus, found in Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park, and the low risk T. d.
gigas, found in Central Africa.
Giant Eland stand 150 to 175 centimetres (4.9 to 5.7 feet) at the shoulder and
weigh from five to nine hundred kilograms. The coat is chestnut, darker in males
than females. There are around ten white vertical stripes on the body as well as a
white underside and black definition around the base of the neck and along the
nose. There is a bit of a dewlap under the throat and a short black mane running
down the back almost to the back legs. Both sexes have horns which are
relatively straight with many twists. Males have larger horns than females,
reaching 120 centimetres.
Giant Eland live in open forest and savannah where they eat grass, leaves and
branches. Giant Eland are mainly nocturnal. Giant Eland form groups of around
twenty animals, although double that is possible. These herds are nomadic,
migrating extensively.
The Common Eland, or Southern Eland, (Taurotragus oryx) is a savannah and
plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa.
The Common Eland stands around two metres at the shoulder and weighs 275
kilograms (600 lb) to a tonne (2,200 lb). Females are sometimes less than half the
weight of adult males. This species and the so-called Giant Eland, which are
actually about the same size as the Common, are the largest of world's
antelopes. Common Eland females have a tan coat, while the males' coat is a
darker tan with a blue tinge to it, there may be a single white stripe vertically
placed on the sides. The males have dense fur on their foreheads and a large
dewlap. Both sexes have horns, which are about 65 centimetres (26 in) long and
almost straight. The horns of the female are longer but thinner than those of the
male.
Common Eland live on the savannah and eat grass, branches and leaves. They
are diurnal but tend towards inactivity during the heat of the day. Herds are
usually between thirty and eighty individuals but are known to reach upwards of
four hundred. The Common Eland has an unusual social life. They come and go,
taking advantage of herd life when they need to without forming close ties.
They "are very agile and can easily jump a 1.5 m fence from a standing start"
Predators taking adult Eland in the wild are predominantly Lion and African Wild
Dog (Endangered).
Common Eland are sometimes considered part of the genus Tragelaphus, but it is
usually categorised as Taurotragus with the Giant Eland.
The name "eland" is derived from the Dutch word for moose. When Dutch settlers
came to the Cape Province they named the largest wild ruminant herbivore
they met with the name of the huge northern herbivore.
In Dutch the animal is called "eland antilope" to distinguish it from the moose,
which are found in the northern boreal forests. Also in this family are the
Thompson's Gazelle and the Impala.
| There are about 90 species of antelope in about 30 genera, of which about 15 are endangered. These include: addax bluebuck bongo bontebok (endangered) common eland dik-dik duiker gazelle gerenuk gemsbok hartebeest impala klipspringer kudu nyala oribi oryx grey rhebok roan antelope royal antelope sable antelope springbok suni Tibetan antelope topi waterbuck wildebeest |
