Sable Antelope

Hippotragus niger

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The sable antelope is a large antelope which inhabits wooded savanna in East and Southern Africa, from the south of Kenya to South Africa, with a separated population in Angola.

Fun Fact

Sable antelope bulls have scimitar-shaped horns reaching up to 1.5 metres (5 ft) that they use in fierce kneeling fights, and dominant males turn jet-black while subordinates remain brown.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Miombo woodlands and savannas

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

16-17 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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