Campaņa 2007 Madagascar, el 8° continentebono parque

Sable Antelope

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SABLE ANTELOPE

Antilope Sable Antilope Sable
  • Technical Name: Hippotragus niger
  • Class: Mammels
  • Order: Artiodctyla
  • Family: Bovidae
  • Dimensions: 190 to 270 Kg.
  • Alimentation: Herbivore
  • Gestation: 260 to 280 days
  • Litter: 1
  • Localition: Africa

The sable (or black) antelope lives in forested savannahs close to water, as unlike other antelopes, its need for liquid is great. It is a sociable animal and moves in flocks of 10 to 20 heads guided by a dominant adult male. Its antlers, in the shape of a scimitar, measure 1,10m in the male and 0,65m in the female. Recently its number has diminished a lot due to hunting, as its meat is edible. It belongs to the group of horse antelopes due to their likeness.