Giant sable antelope
Hippotragus niger variani
ok. 120 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- approx. 220–270 kgAdult males
Giant sable antelope — size comparison
The giant sable antelope (Hippotragus niger variani) is an Angolan subspecies of sable antelope. It inhabits savannas and wooded grasslands. Adult males have ve
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 120 cm
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Giant sable antelope — size comparison — facts and sources
The giant sable antelope (Hippotragus niger variani) is an Angolan subspecies of sable antelope. It inhabits savannas and wooded grasslands. Adult males have very dark coats and long, curved horns; females are usually lighter.
It chiefly eats grasses, using feeding grounds where open pasture adjoins tree cover. Seasonal changes in food and water availability affect use of different parts of the landscape.
It lives in herds, and males may hold areas associated with female groups. Its restricted range ties conservation to the preservation of Angolan savannas.
Punkt barku przeniesiono na grzbiet nad przednią kończyną; głowa, rogi, grzywa i garb zadu są wyłączone. Punkt planszy nie jest średnią populacji, chyba że źródło podaje średnią. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.