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The Nyala

The nyala, also called inyala, is a spiral-horned antelope native to southern Africa. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus "Nyala", also considered to be in the genus "Tragelaphus". It was first described in 1849 by George French Angas. The body length is 135–195 cm, and it weighs 55–140 kg.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Feb 21, 2013. Captured Feb 18, 2013 10:16 in R62, South Cape DC, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO250
  • 350mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.