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Facts About the Giant Eland
Facts About the Giant Eland
Facts About the Giant Eland
The Giant Eland is the largest species of antelope in the world.
They have a body length between 2.2 and 3.45 m (7.2 - 11.3 ft), a tail
length of 90 cms (35 inches), and they weigh between 300 and 1,000 kgs
(660 - 2,210 lbs). Depending on sex, Giant Elands differ greatly in
size, males can grow to almost double the weight of females, and can
reach up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft) at the shoulder.
The coat of the Giant Eland is reddish-brown in colour and is
usually darker in males. The torso features 8 -12 well defined vertical
white stripes. The colour of the male's coat darkens with age, and it
has been stated that the darkness of the coat reflects the levels of
androgen in the body. Androgen is a male hormone which is highest during
rutting.
Habitat
Giant Eland live in
the broad-leafed savanna, woodlands and glades of central and western
Africa and also in the East Africa specifically in Uganda at Lake Mburo
National Park. They also live in forests as well as on the fringes of
deserts. They inhabit places near hilly or rocky landscapes and those
with water sources nearby.
Diet
The Giant Eland
is primarily herbivorous .They eat grasses and foliage, as well as
other plant parts. In the rainy season, they browse in herds and feed on
grasses. They can eat coarse, dry grass and weeds if nothing else is
available. Fruits, such as plums, are also on the menu when available.
They often use their long horns to break off branches. Giant Elands also
require a regular intake of water in their diet.
Platinum Safaris offers the best rates and a lifetime experience to lake Mburo National Park for the opportunity to view the giant Eland and many other amazing wildlife.
For details contact us on +256392001357
Email:info@platinumsafarisug.com
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