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Hoofed mammals
Sable antelope
Sable antelope · Hippotragus niger
Discover the striking sable antelope and its impressive curved horns in the wide African savannas.
Fact file
- Size
- Males reach a shoulder height of up to 1.6 m and weigh up to 300 kg, females are smaller and lighter.
- Males and females
- Males develop the characteristic black colouration from about 3 years of age, while females and juveniles retain the brown colouration.
- Diet
- Its main food consists of grass; in addition it eats plant seeds, leaves, succulents, tubers and melons.
How to identify Sable antelope
The sable antelope is known for its pronounced sexual dimorphism. Males have a distinctive, almost black coat, while females and juveniles are chestnut brown to blackish. Both sexes have long, curved horns that are between 51 and 102 cm long.
This antelope has a distinctive mane along its back and a white underside. In older males the tips of the ears are chestnut brown, which is another distinguishing feature.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
- 7 places where you can see Sable antelope
Where Sable antelope live
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