About the Species

The largest of the spiral-horned family in South Africa, with a light tan or grey coat. Both sexes have horns with a steady spiral ridge. The common Eland is the slowest antelope, and also grazes at night. Eland herds are accompanied by a loud clicking sound that has been subject to considerable speculation.

About the Hunt

When judging the trophy quality of Eland, it’s important to look at the size of the ridge on the boss, the colour of the dewlap and skin leading up to the head from the shoulders.

Habitat

Elands prefer to live in semi-arid areas that contain many shrub-like bushes, and often inhabit grasslands, woodlands, sub-desert, bush, and mountaintops with altitudes of about 15,000 ft.

Physical Description

Shoulder Height – 67 inches
Weight – 1500 – 2000 pounds
Horn Length – 33 inches