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Eland Looks Like a Muscular Cow With Thick, Twisted Horns

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Known as Taurotragus oryx, the eland lives in Africa , mostly in eastern and southern Africa .

Adults eland bulls often weigh over 2,000 pounds ( 900 kg ) Despite their size, elands are surprisingly agile, capable of jumping over fences and obstacles nearly 8 feet ( 2.4 meters ) high.

The two primary species of eland are the common eland and the giant eland.

Conservation efforts are crucial, as habitat loss and hunting have historically threatened their populations.

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