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Your chances of seeing Common Eland in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Easy to see. Hard to miss. Most drives in Rietvlei Nature Reserve turn up Common Eland.
When to see Common Eland in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Common Eland are most active early morning (05:00 to 08:00) and during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Common Eland's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Common Eland in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: best roads
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Acacia Route, Vleiroete Road and Main Road run through open grassland: good country for Common Eland.
- Acacia Route7.4 km · open grassland
- Vleiroete Road5.7 km · open grassland
- Main Road4.6 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Common Eland have actually been seen recently.
Recent Common Eland sightings in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
About the Eland (Common)
The common eland is one of Africa's largest antelopes and is recognised by its massive body, vertical white stripes, shoulder hump and long, spiralled horns in both sexes. It is highly adaptable and occurs in savanna, woodland, grassland and semi-arid habitats. Common eland are mixed feeders, browsing on leaves and shoots while also grazing on grasses. They are social and may form herds ranging from small groups to several dozen animals, with larger temporary gatherings possible when conditions are favourable.
How to identify the Eland (Common)
Very large antelope with a tan to reddish-brown coat, distinctive vertical body markings in some individuals, a dark dewlap and a black-tipped tail. Both sexes have thick, spiralled horns, although males are generally larger and more heavily built.
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