Name: Western Giant Eland
Description: The
western giant eland is one of the largest antelopes in Africa. It
can stand up to six feet high at the shoulder. It weighs up to
1,500 pounds. The eland has long spiraled horns and tufted, cattle
like tails.
Reason for being endangered: The western giant eland is
classified as an endangered species due to a population estimated
to number less than 2500 mature individuals, an estimated
continuing decline of at least 20% within 2 generations, and a
continuing decline observed by the fact that all individuals are
in a single subpopulation.
Where you can find them: It can be found in western
Africa.
