Common eland
Taurotragus oryx
ok. 165 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 400–1000 kgAdult males
Common eland — size comparison
The common eland (Taurotragus oryx) is a large antelope of eastern and southern Africa. It inhabits savannas, open woodland, steppes and semi-deserts. The coat
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 165 cm
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Common eland — size comparison — facts and sources
The common eland (Taurotragus oryx) is a large antelope of eastern and southern Africa. It inhabits savannas, open woodland, steppes and semi-deserts. The coat is usually fawn, although older males may become distinctly grey. A strongly developed dewlap emphasises their massive forequarters.
It eats grasses, leaves, shoots, fruit and roots. It uses open feeding grounds and shrubby areas, with diet changing seasonally.
It usually lives in herds with changing membership. Females with young and adult males do not always travel together, and older males are more often solitary. Vertical stripes become less distinct with age.
Źródła zoologiczne podają samcom 150–183 cm w barku i 400–1000 kg. Na planszy przyjmujemy 165 cm jako zaokrąglony punkt wewnątrz męskiego zakresu. Gruba nasada rogów, grzywa i głowa pozostają poza pomiarem.