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Nyala

At A Glance

Icon Weight Weight: Males: 275 lbs. Females: 150 lbs.

Icon Size Size: Males: 4 feet at shoulder. Females: 3 feet at the shoulder.

Icon Lifespan Lifespan: Human Care: Up to 24 years. Wild: Up to 19 years.

Icon Location Location: South Africa

Fun Facts

  • They bark (like kudu!)
  • Both males and females are born similar in appearance but as they age the male’s fur color will change and they grow horns.
  • Developed a bond with baboons and vervet monkeys.
  • Baboons and vervet monkeys leave fruit and leaves behind for the Nyala to eat.
  • Experts at hide and seek that usually live deep within a woodland or forest.

IUCN Status

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Least Concern IUCN Red Status: Least Concern

Not Evaluated IUCN Green Status: Not Evaluated

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