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Sable antelope

Hippotragus niger

Sable antelope (Hippotragus niger)Common

Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Mammalherbivore

The sable antelope is a striking mammal with glossy black coats and curved horns. It roams the wooded savannas of East and Southern Africa, from Kenya to South Africa, with a smaller group in Angola. Known for its elegance, it thrives in these open landscapes.

  • The sable antelope has long, curved horns that can reach impressive lengths.
  • It lives in wooded savannas, blending into its surroundings with ease.
  • A separate population of sable antelopes exists in Angola, distinct from the main group.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Hippotragus niger
Habitat
Savanna
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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