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Some facts.

Types of Eland Antelopes
In any classification, only two types of eland are distinguished:

Western and common antelopes, which are practically indistinguishable in their appearance, body structure and size. The western one surpasses the common one only in the length of its horns.

What does it look like?
Very often the species is compared to deer, bulls or small elks, which is why these animals are considered the largest antelopes in the world. Males on average reach one and a half to two meters in height at the withers, females are slightly smaller, about 1.4-1.6 meters. The weight of males can reach one ton, while females are lighter and rarely exceed 600 kilograms.

They are clumsy, like cows, have a heavy head, thick skin, a tail with a tassel and a larger body, like bulls, but with all this they retain their grace, which consists of long horns, slender legs and a long neck. Translated from Latin, this species is called "goats that look like bulls".

The length of the horns of the common species on average reaches 50-60 centimeters, while in Western Cannes they are much larger and vary from 80 centimeters to a meter. The main feature of the species is also considered to be the shape of the horns themselves: at the base they are twisted, similar to a screw, but starting from the middle they become straight. This structure allows males to inflict more severe wounds on each other during skirmishes over a female. The coat is short, on the comb and withers there is a mane of small size, about 10-12 centimeters. The color is mainly brownish-white, but can have different shades depending on the animal's habitat.

The head shape is the most standard and does not differ from other antelopes, the color of the eyes is brown. The ears are small, covered with thick hair inside and outside. The tail is 45-50 centimeters long, at the end there is a brush consisting of hard hairs.

Where it lives
This species lives throughout Africa, from the south to the Sahara. The best landscape is considered to be steppes, deserts and semi-deserts, as well as plains and savannas. Several thousand animals can be found in the Serengeti Desert area. Whenever possible, individuals of both sexes try to avoid humid forests due to the unpleasant climate and the presence of predators.

What do they eat?
Antelopes prefer tree leaves and bushes, which contain many useful vitamins and water, so as not to go to the watering hole again. When there is a shortage of food, they begin to dig up wild melons and other fruits of plants with their hooves, the strength of which is actually beyond the pale. They can also eat grass if their body requires it. They choose night and twilight as the time for grazing, and rest the rest of the day, since they do not like the heat and are afraid of predators that hunt during the day. They endure drought thanks to the amazing ability of their kidneys - the secretion of concentrated urine, which promotes accelerated sweating. The water balance is replenished mainly thanks to small streams, which are often found in the areas where these animals live.

Natural enemies
The key natural enemies that cause a lot of trouble for elands are lions, hyenas and cheetahs. These predators are afraid to attack adult animals because they know how to fight them, as a result of which they pose a danger only to young individuals. The population of antelopes also began to decline due to the arrival of colonizers who hunted elands. Yes, the aboriginal tribes sometimes killed animals to make clothes from them or to eat, but it was the Europeans who came with firearms and began to seize territories that undermined the number of antelopes.

The situation of this species is currently considered satisfactory, but it still suffers from a lack of pastures and poachers.

Elands are capable of jumping up to 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) from a standing start when startled (up to 3 m (9.8 ft) for young elands). The average lifespan of a common eland is usually 15 to 20 years; in captivity, some live up to 25 years.

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