An Eland Bull. South Africa's largest antelope - the Eland (Taurotragus oryx) Photos taken at Dikhololo Private Game Reserve South Africa.
One of 29 Antelope species found in South Africa.
This Antelope was formally widespread throughout Southern Africa found in habitat ranging from forest verge, savanna lands, fynbos, grasslands and desert. They can wander long distances in search of best food and can survive long spells without surface water. Today they are mainly restricted to National Parks and Game Reserves. They live together in herds.
Female Eland