(Tragelaphus oryx)
Eland have two corkscrew horns, a dewlap that helps them cool and white vertical stripes on their bodies that turn darker with age. Clover was born in 2007 and arrived at the Detroit Zoo in 2012. She was joined by Hops and her daughter, Mwenzi, in 2021. You can tell the eland apart by looking at their horns — Clover has two straight horns, Hops has one short and one long, and Mwenzi’s horns have slight curves.
Habitat:African Forest
Class:Mammals
Conservation Status:Least concern
Size:4 to 6 feet long; up to 6 feet tall at the shoulder
Weight:Up to 2,200 pounds
Median life expectancy:Males 11 years; females 13 years
Diet:Grasses, leaves, fruits and herbs
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