Eland -Taurotagus oryx 270925 (3)f
Taken within the Mabula Game Reserve, Ouklip, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Facts:
Identification of the eland is difficult to discern from other antelope species. However, they are the largest among them, beaten only by the kudu.
The average lifespan of eland is 15-20 years. When it captivity, some records indicate that they can live up to 25 years comfortably.
They have some of the biggest horns seen on an antelope species, reaching up to 26 inches long. Though the females are smaller in every sense, they actually can reach up to 27 inches long with their horns.
These spiral-horned mammals are not aggressive. In fact, males don’t even become competitive or hostile during mating because there is little competition.
Eland -Taurotagus oryx 270925 (3)f
Taken within the Mabula Game Reserve, Ouklip, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Facts:
Identification of the eland is difficult to discern from other antelope species. However, they are the largest among them, beaten only by the kudu.
The average lifespan of eland is 15-20 years. When it captivity, some records indicate that they can live up to 25 years comfortably.
They have some of the biggest horns seen on an antelope species, reaching up to 26 inches long. Though the females are smaller in every sense, they actually can reach up to 27 inches long with their horns.
These spiral-horned mammals are not aggressive. In fact, males don’t even become competitive or hostile during mating because there is little competition.