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