| Distribution: |
East
area of Africa. From south of Kenya to South Africa. |
| Habitat: |
Wide
plans rich in grass, thin forests and mountains till 4.500 m. |
| Size: |
Male:
215 to 340 kg. Female: 170 to 300 kg. Shoulder height: Male 120 to 140.
Female 105 to 125. |
| Behaviour: |
Diurnal.
It lives in herds. It is easy to see it wallowing in the sand to take
away the parasites. Its enemies are: lions, hyaenas, leopards and cheetah. |
| Food: |
Grass.
It needs a lot of water. |
| Reproduction: |
A
single calf after 12 months of gestation. |
| Longevity: |
From
20 to 40 years. |
