General Characteristics
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They are sexual dimorphic.
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Males and females can easily be distinguished from one another based on color and size.
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However, both males and females have longer narrow legs.
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They have a short nose, and a long tail. Females are pale yellow, do not have horns
Head to body Length : 160 -180 cm ( 63 – 71 in ) males / 130 – 170 cm ( 51 – 67 in ) – females
Tail Length : 45 -50 cm ( 18 – 20 in )
Horn Length : 50 – 87 cm ( 20 – 34 in )
Shoulder Height : 100 – 105 cm ( 39 – 41 in ) – Males / 80- 85 cm ( 31- 33 in ) – females
Weight : 90- 120kg ( males ) 60- 90 kg ( females )
Range Southern Sudan , and Ethiopia in Africa
Habitat Swamps , dry and flooded grasses marshes and steppes
Food grasses , herbs, and water plants
Status The population is decreasing
Reason For Status : Habitat loss and hunting
Gestation : 7.85 average
Lifespan : 10.75 captivity / 19 years in captivity