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Common Eland

Taurotragus oryx

Photo by Mark Bolnik
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Description:

The second largest antelope in the world, after the giant eland. Male elands can weigh up to 1,000 kg!

The symbiotic birds are yellow-billed oxpeckers (Buphagus africanus).

Habitat:

Open plains, grasslands

Reference Links:

Common eland - Wikipedia

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