Giant Eland

Taurotragus derbianus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The giant eland, also known as Lord Derby's eland or greater eland, is an open-forest and savanna antelope. A species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus, it was described in 1847 by John Edward Gray. The giant eland is the largest species of antelope, with a body length ranging from 220–290 cm (7.2–9.5 ft). There are two subspecies: T. d. derbianus and T. d. gigas.

Fun Fact

The giant eland is the largest species of antelope, with a body length ranging from 220–290 cm (7.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in the broad-leafed savanna, woodlands, and glades of central and western Africa, which correspond to the two subspecies.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

25 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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