Cape eland
Taurotragus oryx
Key identification features
A very large antelope with a tawny brown body, a grey neck and a prominent dewlap. Both sexes have horns which are long and have a tight corkscrew spiral. HB 220-340 cm. Wt 300-900 kg.
Habitat and social behaviour
A social animal lives in large herds of up to 300 individuals. Found in open grasslands and bushland.
Similar species
Unmistakable.
Distribution Map
Historical Distribution Map
References for historical distribution map
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