35 mm slide; color. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Mammalia; Order: Artiodactyla; Family: Bovidae; Genus: Taurotagus; Genus species: Taurotagus oryx. Animal characteristics: Head-Body Length: 2.1-3.5 m; Height: 1.3-1.8 m; Weight: 900 kg; Identification: The common eland has a light tan coat color, a few light stripes across its forequarters, black and white leg markings, and a black stripe along its back. Males have heavier horns than females as well as a mat of hair on the forehead; Habitat: Open plains, savannas, mopane bush, montane forests, semi deserts; Diet: Herbivore: leaves, shoots, melons, tubers, bulbs; Reproduction: Females give birth to a single calf after gestating for 8.5-9 months. The calf is kept hidden for the first week of its life. Weaning takes place at six months of age; Social Structure: Elands form troops of 6-24 animals. Larger herds may be seen during droughts. Older bulls are solitary; Behavior: Most active in the morning, at dusk, and on moonlit nights, elands are highly nomadic; Status: No special status; Interesting Facts: Elands are the largest type of antelope.