Sable antelope males turn glossy black as they mature and carry sweeping horns. They live in herds of females led by a bull and favour the woodlands of southern Tanzania.
Antelopes
Sable Antelope
Hippotragus niger
A handsome black antelope with long, curved horns.
Size
200-270 kg
Lifespan
16-19 years
Diet
Grass and leaves.
Habitat
Miombo woodland and grassland.
About the sable antelope
Did you know?
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A sable can fight off a lion with its horns.
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Females and calves are chestnut brown.
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Nyerere and Mikumi are good places to see them.
When to see it
Gold months are usually the easiest time to find it.
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