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Eland

Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Subfamily : Bovinae
Species : Taurotragus oryx

 

Facts about the eland

An eland is the largest species of antelope, indigenous to the African grasslands.

Description: Elands are the largest antelopes of Africa, standing nearly 2 m high at the shoulder, and a fully grown male may weigh over 700 kg.

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The common eland (Taurotragus oryx) is the other species.

The name Eland comes from the fact that the railroad officials in the junction area saw large herds of deer, and elands are a species of deer native to Africa.

The Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) is a savannah and plain antelope found in Eastern and Southern Africa. (Full text)

Herd of 20 - 25 elands are domesticated at Bamburi Forestry. (Full text)

Ivan Eland is Senior Fellow and Director of the Center (Full text)

In spite of their size, elands are extraordinary jumpers, leaping up to 8 feet from a near standing start. (Full text)

The common eland (Taurotragus oryx) is the largest and heaviest antelope. (Full text)

Ivan Eland is Senior Fellow and Director of the (Full text)

The smaller female elands are thought to be much more vulnerable to predators. (Full text)

Ivan Eland is Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on Peace & Liberty at The Independent Institute in Oakland, Calif. (Full text)

Eland Eland The Eland, Taurotragus oryx, is Kenya's largest antelope. (Full text)

Although elands are massive, they are excellent jumpers and can clear heights of 1. (Full text)

Elands are gregarious and non-territorial. (Full text)

Other descriptions of Common Eland Kouprey Conservation status: Lower Risk (cd) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Subfamily: Bovinae Genus: Taurotragus Species: oryx Binomial name Taurotragus oryx Pallas, 1766 The Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) is a savannah and plain antelope found in East and Southern Africa. (Full text)

Elands are endangered mostly because they are hunted for their hide and flesh which is claimed to be excellent. (Full text)

************Ivan Eland is Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on Peace & Liberty at The Independent Institute in Oakland, CA. (Full text)

Food: Elands are browsers and grazers. (Full text)

(additional references)Top Crosswords: Taurotragus OryxNon-English Usage: "Taurotragus Oryx" is also a word in the following language with English translations in parentheses. (Full text)

1. common eland, Taurotragus oryx -- (dark fawn-colored eland of South and East Africa)
common eland
Taurotragus oryx
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