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Mammal Least Concern

Eland

Taurotragus oryx

About Eland

Largest African antelope; spiral horns and dewlap on neck.

Physical Characteristics

Heavy body, brown-grey coat, small horns in both sexes.

Habitat

Savanna woodlands and grasslands.

Diet

Browse and graze.

Behavior

Slow-moving; small herds.

Quick Facts

Category: Mammal
Conservation Status: Least Concern

Best Viewing Times

Daytime.

Best Viewing Locations

Katavi, Mikumi, Serengeti.

Where to Find Eland

Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park

Katavi, Tanzania, Rukwa

Remote wilderness with spectacular seasonal wildlife concentrations.

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Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi (near Morogoro), Tanzania, Morogoro

Accessible savanna park east of the Udzungwa mountains, good for short safaris.

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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti, Tanzania, Mara / Simiyu / Arusha

Iconic savanna park known for the Great Migration and abundant wildlife.

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