Roan+Antelope

Roan antelopes are one of the largest species of antelopes in Africa. They can be found in savannahs in west, east, central, and southern Africa. They have distinct manes that run from behind the ears to the tops of their shoulders. They are chestnut brown to grey color with black and white faces. Small tufts of fur hang on the tips of their ears. Extremely large horns with prominent rings curve slightly back away from the face. These horns can be up to one meter in length. Roan antelopes are tall with thick necks. Males can weigh 533-662 pounds while females weigh 491-617 pounds. They are known to live up to 17 years.

Roan antelopes travel in herds of 5-35 with all females and their young aside from one dominant male to ward of any other males. When young males reach three years of age, they are removed from the herd by the dominant male. A female can give birth year round after a gestation period of 280 days. Herds do not stay in one fixed piece of territory; instead they roam freely. They are common in Western and Central Africa on open plains or in slightly wooded grasslands. Medium to tall grasses make up the main portion of their diet, but they are also known to eat shrubs and herbs. Threats to roan antelopes include illegal hunting, habitat destruction, and lion predation. However, they are listed as of least concern.