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    Giant eland

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    The largest species of antelope, weighing up to 700 kg (1550 pounds) and growing 1.8m (6 ft)

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    They have a smooth reddish-brown coat with white stripes on the chest. Males are usually darker and larger than females. Moreover, both sexes have spiraled horns; however, horns are thicker and longer in males.

    These antelopes were once widespread across the entire West Africa. But today, these animals live only in protected areas of southeastern Senegal and are considered vulnerable –with human activities largely to blame. Natural disasters have also played their part. For instance, competition from native animals and sustained droughts further contribute to the decrease in their numbers.

    Distribution

    Country
    Population est.
    Status
    Year
    Comments
    Cameroon
    2016
    Central Af. Rep.
    2016
    Chad
    2016
    Côte D’ivoire
    0
    Official estimate
    EX
    2016
    Extinct locally
    DR Congo (Kinshasa)
    2016
    Presence Uncertain, Vagrant
    Gambia
    0
    Official estimate
    EX
    2016
    Extinct 1903
    Ghana
    0
    Official estimate
    EX
    2016
    Extinct locally
    Guinea-Bissau
    2016
    Presence Uncertain
    Guinea
    2016
    Mali
    2016
    Nigeria
    2016
    Presence Uncertain, Vagrant
    Senegal
    2016
    South Sudan
    2016
    Togo
    0
    Official estimate
    EX
    2016
    Extinct locally
    Uganda
    2016
    Possibly Extinct

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    Terrestrial / Aquatic

    Altricial / Precocial

    Polygamous / Monogamous

    Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

    Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

    Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

    Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

    Migratory: Yes / No

    Domesticated: Yes / No

    Dangerous: Yes / No

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    Vulnerable(IUCN)
    World Population 12,000-14,000

    1.36% annual growth rate

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    Threats

    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

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    Scientific name: Taurotragus derbianus Other names:

    Lord Derby’s eland
    Greater eland

     Number of subspecies: 2 Name of subspecies:

    T. d. derbianus
    T. d. gigas

    Physical traits

    Height: 128 – 181 cm (4 – 6 ft) Length: 219 – 291 cm (7 – 10 ft) Weight Male: 400 – 1,200 kg (880 – 2,650 pounds) Weight Female: 300 – 600 kg (660 – 1,320 pounds) Lifespan: 25 years Speed: 70 km/h (44 mph) When species evolved: Pleistocene Species evolved years ago: 1.6 mya Gestation: 9 months Offspring: 1 calf
    Habitats: Forest Savannah/Grassland
    Regions: Africa
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