The Giant Eland
The Giant Eland
The Giant Eland (Taurotragus derbianus also known as the Lord Derby Eland) is an open
forest savannah antelope. It is found in Central African Republic, Sudan, Cameroon and
Senegal. There are two subspecies: the endangered T. d. derbianus, found in Senegal's
Niokolo-Koba National Park, and the low risk T. d. gigas, found in Central Africa.
Characteristics
Giant Eland are typically between 220-290 cm (7.3-9.6 ft) in length, stand approximately 150
to 175 cm (4.9 to 5.7 ft) at the shoulder, and weigh 440-900 kg (968- 1,980 lb). Despite its
common name, it is of very similar size to the Common Eland. The smooth coat is reddish-
brown to chestnut, usually darker in males than females, with several well-defined
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