The sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) is found in the savannah woodlands in southeastern Africa, with isolated populations in Angola. In southern Africa, they occur in Zimbabwe, northeastern Botswana, scattered subpopulations in Mozambique, the nort …
Read MoreThe sable (Hippotragus niger) is a large African antelope of stout build with a long face, short neck, and dark mane.1Sable have very large, ringed horns which rise upward and curve backward. Both males and females have horns, but those of the female …
Read MoreThe sable (Hippotragus niger) is an African antelope that belongs to the Hippotraginae subfamily, largely owing to its horse-like, stout build and stance.1 Both males and females have long, ringed horns that rise and curve backward. Apart from the ho …
Read MoreThe sable (Hippotragus niger) is one of the most impressive African antelopes. Like other antelope, they are members of the family Bovidae, but are also included in the subfamily Hippotragini. The latter literally means “horse goat”, and designates a …
Read MoreThe sable (Hippotragus niger) is a large antelope that inhabits the savannah of East Africa below Kenya and into South Africa. They are members of the Hippotraginae subfamily, due to their horse-like build and erect mane that is found on the neck of …
Read MoreThe savannah woodlands in southeastern Africa are home to the sable antelope (Hippotragus niger). There are also isolated populations of sable in Angola, Zimbabwe, northeastern Botswana, Mozambique, the northeastern part of the Caprivi Strip in Namib …
Read MoreThe sable (Hippotragus niger) is a barrel-chested antelope with a long face, short neck, and dark mane. They have ringed horns which rise vertically and curve backward. Both male and female sable have horns, although those of the females tend to be s …
Read MoreThe sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) is one of Africa’s most visually impressive antelopes. Its inclusion in the “horse antelope” genus (Hippotragini) is due to its compact, sturdy build, erect mane and thick neck.1 Sable bulls have glossy black co …
Read MoreThe sable (Hippotragus niger) is one of Africa’s most visually striking antelopes. Its compact, sturdy build, erect mane and thick neck has led to its inclusion in the “horse antelope” genus (Hippotragini).1 Both male and female sable have scimitar-s …
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