Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

The Graceful Spiral-Horned Antelope

The Nyala, a striking spiral-horned antelope, graces the woodlands and savannas of Southern Africa with its elegance and distinctive features. These captivating creatures are known for their remarkable appearance and enchanting presence in the wild.

Nyala males, in particular, are characterized by their impressive spiral horns, which can reach lengths of up to 88 centimeters (35 inches). They have a dark brown to grayish coat adorned with white vertical stripes on their sides and striking facial markings.

Standing at around 90-120 centimeters (35-47 inches) tall at the shoulder, they possess a graceful and slender build.

Nyala are primarily browsers, feeding on leaves, shoots, and various vegetation found in the woodlands and thickets they call home

Nyala

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Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

The Graceful Spiral-Horned Antelope

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Price range: $500.00 through $2,200.00

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Scientific name

Tragelaphus angasii

Mass

Adult Male: ~80–125 kg (176–276 lb) Adult Female: ~55–75 kg (121–165 lb)

About the species

The Graceful Spiral-Horned Antelope

The Nyala, a striking spiral-horned antelope, graces the woodlands and savannas of Southern Africa with its elegance and distinctive features. These captivating creatures are known for their remarkable appearance and enchanting presence in the wild.

Nyala males, in particular, are characterized by their impressive spiral horns, which can reach lengths of up to 88 centimeters (35 inches). They have a dark brown to grayish coat adorned with white vertical stripes on their sides and striking facial markings.

Standing at around 90-120 centimeters (35-47 inches) tall at the shoulder, they possess a graceful and slender build.

Nyala are primarily browsers, feeding on leaves, shoots, and various vegetation found in the woodlands and thickets they call home

Fun fact

Male Nyalas have spiral horns that can grow up to 83 cm (33 in) long, while females are hornless, making sexual dimorphism very pronounced.

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