Male elands can grow to a mass of about 900kg whereas females generally don't exceed 600kg (probably because they watch what they eat and go to gym more often). What I find amazing about the eland is that even though they weigh so much, from a standing position they're able to jump about 2.5 meters into the air! I guess that shows how muscular those legs and thighs are!
Even though the Wikipedia article mentions that some South African farmers have switched from cattle to eland (due to eland being more hardy) I can't say that I've ever seen eland meat in the butchery or on a restaurant menu. Have you?
Steve Crane
There have been unsuccessful attempts to cross-breed Eland with domestic cattle.
Paul
Post authorSo no eCow then Steve? :)
Ali
Atm, I also eventually publishing all my animal pictures from ZA. I’m a little bit surprised that I haven’t already upload them. I have some photos of your gemsboks. They look so nice. But nothing can beat a cute lion cub! :D
Paul
Post authorHeh – yes, I’ve seen your pics coming through on FB. For a moment I thought you were here again. :)
Ali
Haha, no, Paul. If my dream eventually came true, I would let you know!! :)