The African sable (Hippotragus niger) is an antelope that inhabits the savannah of East Africa below Kenya and into South Africa. They are members of the Hippotraginae family, due to their horse-like build and erect mane that is found on the neck of …
Read MoreResearch, conservation and management programs often require the capture and manipulation of antelope and other large hoofstock. The development of non- and minimally invasive procedures over the years have allowed researchers, zookeepers, veterinari …
Read MoreAntelopes encompass a wide variety of horned mammals in the Families Bovidae and Antilocapridae. Antelope males and the females of some species have unbranched horns that attach to the frontal bones of the skull.Antelope vary widely in size; the roya …
Read MoreThe nyala is a member of the spiral-horned antelope genus that includes the kudu and eland. More slightly-built than these antelopes, the nyala is noted for its extreme sexual dimorphism and specialized habitat and feeding preferences that limit its …
Read MoreChemical immobilization events present risks to wildlife regardless of size or species, but these are more pronounced when dealing with larger species such as antelope and other hoofstock in the field. Associated risks include complications such as a …
Read MoreFound across southern Africa, the nyala is a member of the spiral-horned antelope genus (Tragelaphus) that includes the kudu and eland. There are two subspecies of nyala: the mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni), and the lowland nyala(Tragelaphus aga …
Read MoreThe Nyala is a large antelope that inhabits the dense forest and thick bush in areas of southern Africa. Since they do not have the running ability of other African antelopes, they are uncomfortable in open spaces and most often seen near water holes …
Read MoreThe nyala is a member of the spiral-horned antelope genus that includes the kudu and eland. More slightly-built than these antelopes, the nyala is noted for its sexual dimorphism and specialized habitat and feeding preferences that limit its distribu …
Read MoreThe nyala is a large, slender antelope of that inhabits areas of southeastern Africa. It is a member of the spiral-horned antelope genus Tragelaphini (family Bovidae), which also includes the eland and the kudu. The nyala is noted for its sexual dimo …
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