60 Jahre "Kleiner Adler": Kostenloser Vortrag zum Jubiläum
Er gehört zu den beliebtesten Attraktionen im Tiergarten Nürnberg: der "Kleine Adler". Die maßstabsgetreue Nachbildung der ersten deutschen Eisenbahn,...
Despite being one of the largest antelope species, and their enormous weight, Elans can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h. They usually run in a fast trot, which can be maintained over long distances. Their amazing jumping ability makes them exquisite high and long jumpers.
Adult animals have impressive horns and forehead hair. These characteristics are more pronounced in males. Their mane is rubbed in mud or their own urine and is used to mark tree trunks or bushes.
Scientific Surname | Tragelaphus oryx |
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Order | Artiodactyla |
Family | Bovidae |
Size | male: till 180 cm, female: till 160 cm |
Weight | male: till 800 kg, female: till 500 kg |
Reproduction | gestation period 9 month, 1 subadult |
Distribution | Africa |
Habitat | bush, savannah |
Food | Grasses, Leaves, Herbs |
Livestock | endangered |