Eland (Taurotragus oryx)
The largest living antelope, the Eland has a cow-like appearance. Its general colour is usually fawn or tawny, turning blue-grey with age, particularly on the neck and shoulders. Adult bulls develop a patch of fairly long, dark, coarse hair on the forehead. A short dark mane runs down the back of the neck. The tail is fairly long with a tuft of black hair at the tip. Older bulls typically develop a large dewlap on the throat.
Shoulder height: 170 cm (male); 150 cm (female)
Mass: 700 kg but up to 900 kg (male); 450 kg (female)
Horns: average length: 60 cm. Both sexes have horns but those of the bull are thicker and the shallow spiral is marked by a prominent ridge.
