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Statuesque

In spite of its heavy physique, eland are remarkably agile and large bulls can easily jump over regular fences. They have a slight hump at the shoulders and prominent dewlap. The heavy horns of both sexes slant backwards and lengths of as much as one metre have been recorded. Females are much smaller, weighing about 450 kilograms. Males have a patch of dark hair on their foreheads that covers glandular skin. Both males and females have fawn coloured coats. They also have faint vertical white stripes on their flanks, which are distinctive to the eland.

4 December 2017Picture of the day, Wildlife

Alert

One of the more common antelope of the African savannah, Impala have been referred to as the Macdonalds of the bush as they are of the most common prey for predators. The distinction markings on the rump also resemble the company logo to a degree.

27 November 2017Picture of the day, Wildlife

Imposing

Buffalo are the only species of wild cattle in Africa and are sometimes confused with American bison or wildebeest. Buffalo have never been domesticated due to their unpredictable and often aggressive natures. Buffalo are said to have killed more hunters in Africa than any other animal. They still kill over 200 people every year earning them the reputation and nickname of ‘Black Death’ and ‘Widow Maker’.

1 November 2017Nature, Picture of the day, Wildlife