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Habitat
Open grassland and semi-arid bush savanna, to a lesser extent open woodland.
Avoids denser woodland except when passing through.
Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Rests in the shade in the
summer, in the open in winter, but is heat tolerant and can graze all day if
necessary. Very mobile and will move long distances. The long forelegs allow an
energy-saving canter. Highly adapted to hot arid conditions. The metabolic rate is
low, and blood going to the brain is cooled by heat exchange with blood coming
from the nasal membranes. A fast runner, reaching speeds of 60 to 70 Km/h. Calves
that can not keep up with a fleeing herd drop flat on the ground in an attempt to
avoid detection.
A selective grazer and browser. If no water is available eats melons and digs for
tubers.
Single calves are born in September to November after a gestation period of 240
days. The weight of the bulls can be 155 Kg and the cows 125 Kg. They have a
lifespan of around 16 years.
Open grassland and semi-arid bush savanna, to a lesser extent open woodland.
Avoids denser woodland except when passing through.
Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Rests in the shade in the
summer, in the open in winter, but is heat tolerant and can graze all day if
necessary. Very mobile and will move long distances. The long forelegs allow an
energy-saving canter. Highly adapted to hot arid conditions. The metabolic rate is
low, and blood going to the brain is cooled by heat exchange with blood coming
from the nasal membranes. A fast runner, reaching speeds of 60 to 70 Km/h. Calves
that can not keep up with a fleeing herd drop flat on the ground in an attempt to
avoid detection.
A selective grazer and browser. If no water is available eats melons and digs for
tubers.
Single calves are born in September to November after a gestation period of 240
days. The weight of the bulls can be 155 Kg and the cows 125 Kg. They have a
lifespan of around 16 years.
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