Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Mar. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The giant eland faces threats from habitat loss due to agriculture and human settlement, as well as poaching for bushmeat. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts in protected areas and national parks are crucial for its survival. Responsible safari tourism provides vital funding for these protected areas, helping to deter poaching and preserve the habitat necessary for the giant eland's continued existence.
The giant eland, also known as Lord Derby's eland or greater eland, is an open-forest and savanna antelope. A species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus, it was described in 1847 by John Edward Gray. The giant eland is the largest species of antelope, with a body length ranging from 220–290 cm (7.2–9.5 ft). There are two subspecies: T. d. derbianus and T. d. gigas.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Giant Eland. Sightings recorded in 1 safari areas total.
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