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Common eland

Taurotragus oryx

Common eland (Taurotragus oryx)

Photo : Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

KrugerRare
Masai MaraRare
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Points60 and up

The largest antelope in the world, yet able to jump 2.5 metres high.

Tracker tip

🎯 Its knees click as it walks: you can hear it before you see it.

Where to see it

Kruger : rare · Masai Mara : rare · Amboseli : rare · Tsavo : rare

FAQ

Where can I see a common eland on safari?

The common eland lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (rare).

How do I recognise a common eland?

The largest antelope in the world, yet able to jump 2.5 metres high. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Taurotragus oryx) offline.

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