The cape eland is the world's largest antelope, weighing between 850 and 2,100 lbs.  The range from Ethiopia, southern Zaire to South Africa, inhabiting grasslands and open woodlands.  They will eat any kind of foliage, and are able to survive in areas of unsuitable forage for other animals. 

A single calf is born after a gestation period of 8.5-9 months.