Giant eland | 台北市立動物園資訊網

Theyaretypicallybetween220and290cm(7.2and9.5ft)inhead-and-bodylengthandstandapproximately130to180cm(4.3to5.9ft)attheshoulder.Giant​ ...

Species of bovine mammal

The giant eland (Taurotragus derbianus), also known as the Lord Derbys eland and greater eland, is an open-forest and savanna antelope. A species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus, it was described in 1847 by John Edward Gray. The giant eland is the largest species of antelope, with a body length ranging from 220–290 cm (87–114 in). There are two subspecies: T. d. derbianus and T. d. gigas.

The giant eland is a herbivore, eating grasses, foliage and branches. They usually form small herds consisting of 15–25 members, both males and females. Giant elands are not territorial, and have large home ranges. They are naturally alert and wary, which makes them difficult to approach and observe. They can run at up to 70 km/h (43 mph) and use this speed as a defence against predators. Mating occurs throughout the year but peaks in the wet season. They mostly inhabit broad-leafed savannas, woodlands and glades.

The giant eland is native ...