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sable antelope
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an antelope native to the wooded savanna of East and Southern Africa
The sable antelope is a large antelope species that lives in the wooded savanna regions of East and Southern Africa. It is notable as a distinctive African wildlife species adapted to its savanna habitat, though the specific reasons for its ecological or cultural importance are not detailed in the available information.
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Species
Least ConcernMaximum longevity: 22.2 years (captivity) Observations: In captivity, these animals can live up to 22.2 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- taxon name
- Hippotragus niger
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- Hippotragus niger
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- Hippotragus niger
- taxon common name
- črna grivasta antilopa
- gestation period
- 9
- longest observed lifespan
- 22.2
- sequenced genome URL
- www.dnazoo.org/assemblies/Hippotragus_niger
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The sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) is a large antelope which inhabits wooded savanna in East and Southern Africa, from the south of Kenya to South Africa, with a separated population in Angola.
Taxonomy