Eland - Detroit Zoo
Quick Facts. Habitat: African Forest. Class: Mammals. Conservation Status: Least concern. Size: 4 to 6 feet long; up to 6 feet tall at the shoulder. Weight: Up to 2,200 pounds. Median life expectancy: Males 11 years; females 13 years. Diet: Grasses, leaves, fruits and herbs.
Common Eland - Lehigh Valley Zoo
The common eland are one of the largest species of antelopes, second to the Giant Eland, in the world growing up to 6 feet at the shoulder and weighing between 850-1500 lbs. They are light brown in color with several white stripes across their backs with a short dark mane.
Eland - Detroit Zoo
The eland is both the largest and slowest antelope in the world. The eland is able to jump 8 feet from a standstill. The eland will use its long horns to bring food on branches and twigs within reach.
Common eland - Wikipedia
The common eland (Taurotragus oryx), also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a large-sized 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).
Lehigh Valley Zoo Welcomes ‘Code’, a Common Eland
Aug 20, 2022 · Common Eland are the second-largest species of antelope after the Giant Eland. Starting Aug. 20, guests will be able to observe Code in the Africa section of the Zoo, directly across from our Masai Giraffe and the Kiannala Feeding Deck.
Giant eland - Wikipedia
The giant eland is native to Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and South Sudan. It is no longer present in The Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Togo. It can also be found in the Jos wildlife park in Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, and Uganda.
Common Eland - Zoo Guide
The Common Eland is the largest species of antelope native to Africa. Its robust build, spiral-shaped horns, and a hump at the shoulders characterize it. The coat is typically fawn-colored but can range from tan to dark brown, and males often have a bluish-grey neck and shoulders.
Eland - African Wildlife Foundation
The spiral-horned eland is the largest antelope in Africa and the world. Learn how AWF helps conserve the common eland and giant eland in their natural habitat.
Lehigh Valley Zoo Welcomes Pair of New Elands - Association of Zoos …
May 17, 2023 · Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville, Pa., announced the arrival of two two-year-old female common elands, who joined the zoo today from The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio. The pair will join Code, the current male eland, in the Africa section of the Zoo directly across from our Masai Giraffe and the Kiannala Feeding Deck.
Eastern Giant Eland - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Eastern Giant Eland. Saving Species. Education Programs. Overview.