Common eland

The common eland is the second largest antelope in the world, roaming the savannahs and plains of East and Southern Africa. Males can tower up to 1.6 meters at the shoulder, making them an impressive sight in the wild.

• Males weigh up to 942 kilograms, about as heavy as a small car.
• Females are slightly shorter, standing around 1.4 meters tall.
• This antelope was first described scientifically in 1766 by Peter Simon Pallas.