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horned Oryx  Hippotragus equinus,Roan antelope,horned Oryx,mammals Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

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  1. The scimitar-horned oryx doesn't have black markings, this is another species of Oryx, but I am not sure which one. Posted 11 years ago
    1. Hi WildFlower

      I recognize this one. It is actually called a Roan Antelope. Beautiful animal and a nice picture.
      http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Hippotragus_equinus/pictures/collections/contributors/eva_hejda/pferdeantilope/
      Posted 11 years ago
  2. Hi Jaye

    I recognize this one. It is actually called a Roan Antelope. Beautiful animal and a nice picture.
    http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Hippotragus_equinus/pictures/collections/contributors/eva_hejda/pferdeantilope/
    Posted 11 years ago

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The roan antelope is a savanna antelope found in West, Central, East and Southern Africa. It is the namesake of the Chevaline project, whose name was taken from the French ''Antelope Chevaline''.

Roan antelope are one of the largest species of antelope. They measure 190–240 cm from the head to the base of tail and the tail measures 37–48 cm . The body mass of males is 242–300 kg and of females is 223–280 kg . The shoulder of this species is typically around.. more

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Lilygirl
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Uploaded Apr 23, 2014. Captured Aug 9, 2013 13:25.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO200
  • 190mm