Common Eland
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| Scientific name | Taurotragus oryx |
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| Lifespan | 15 – 20 years |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Mass | Male: 400 – 940 kg (Large Adult), Female: 300 – 600 kg (Large Adult) |
| Height | Male1.6 m Large Adult, At the withers, Female1.2 - 1.5 m Large Adult, At the withers (cm) |
| Did you know | The scientific name taurotragus oryx comes from Greek. |
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| ID | 1389396 |
About Common Eland
The common eland, also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus. It was first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766.