Éland

The éland ( Taurotragus oryx ) is a Ruminant of the family of the Bovidé S.

Among the Antelope S of Africa, the éland is largest: it can measure up to three meters with the shoulder and weigh between 400 kg and a ton. The individuals of the two sexes carry rather right, finer and longer twisted horns in the female; the male has a fur grayer than that of the female, rather beige. On the other hand, both present scratches on their sides.

He lives in the Savane and eats Herbe, branches and Feuille S. the éland is a diurnal animal but which tends to being almost inactive during the hottest period of the day. The herds often consist of 30 to 40 individuals, but are known to reach to 400 animals. They mingle sometimes with other animals such as the Zèbre S or the Girafe S.

Breeding

The éland is the subject of research in order to make a success of its domestication. The zoological gardens of Askaniya-Nova in Ukraine, amongst other things, study its improvement. The success of its breeding would make it possible to offer a new species adapted particularly well to the climate and the endemic diseases of the African continent. Its meat is of good quality and its milk is abundant. For the moment, its domestication holds in failure specialists in the breeding and geneticists.

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