An Eland antelope on game farm near Riebeek Kasteel in the Western Cape, South Africa.

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The common eland (Taurotragus oryx), also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. It is the second largest antelope in the world, being slightly smaller on average than the giant eland. Mainly a herbivore, its diet is primarily grasses and leaves. Common elands form herds of up to 500 animals, but are not territorial. The common eland prefers habitats with a wide variety of flowering plants such as savannah, woodlands, and open and montane grasslands; it avoids dense forests. The common eland provides leather and rich, nutritious milk, and has been domesticated in many areas.

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Location: Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa
Photo credit: © Peter Alexander / Alamy / Afripics
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