Eland común (Taurotragus oryx), reserva natural Masái Mara, Kenia, 2024-05-20, DD 08, by Diego Delso, 2024-05-20
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Eland común (Taurotragus oryx), reserva natural Masái Mara, Kenia, 2024-05-20, DD 08

Diego Delso

2024-05-20

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Young male of common eland (Taurotragus oryx), Masai Mara, Kenya. This large savannah and plains antelope is found in East and Southern Africa. An adult male is around 1.6 m (5.2 ft) tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 942 kg (2,077 lb) with a typical range of 500–600 kg (1,100–1,300 lb). It is the second-largest antelope in the world, being slightly smaller on average than the giant eland. Mainly a herbivore, its diet is primarily grasses and leaves.