Quick facts

Lifespan

15 to 20 years

Diet

Herbivorous

Habitat

Open plains, sub-desert, savanna and woodlands

Range

Male: 2 to 3 meters in length Female: 1 to 3 meters in length

Eland is the world's largest antelope. Has the endurance to maintain a trot indefinitely and can jump a 1.5 meter (4 feet) fence from a standstill. Both males and females have horns that spiral tightly, though female horns tend to be longer and thinner.