Physical Characteristics
Length: 106 -142 cm (42 -56 in)
Horn length: 30 cm (12 in)
Tail length: 90 cm (15 in)
Shoulder height: 51 to 109 cm (20 – 43 in)
Weight: 12 to 75 kg ( 26 – 165 lb)
Range: East Africa (Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania)
Habitat: Â Open plains and grasslands
Diet: Grass seeds and shrubs
Status: There has been a decline 60 % decline from 1979 – present
Reason for the status: exotic plant invasion , fire management , tarmac road development
Gestation period: 5 – 6 months
Longevity: 10 – 12 years in the wild / 12 years in captivity