Nyala

The Nyala is a medium-sized antelope with a striking appearance, characterised by its white stripes and dark, shaggy coat. It is found in the woodlands and dense bush of southern Africa. Nyala males are larger and more vividly coloured than females. They are browsers, feeding on leaves, fruits, and shoots, and are known for their elusive and solitary behaviour.

The Nyala is a medium-sized antelope with a striking appearance, characterised by its white stripes and dark, shaggy coat. It is found in the woodlands and dense bush of southern Africa. Nyala males are larger and more vividly coloured than females. They are browsers, feeding on leaves, fruits, and shoots, and are known for their elusive and solitary behaviour.

Scientific Name:

Tragelaphus angasii

Family:

Bovidae

Conservation Status :

Least Concern

Diet:

Herbivore

Habitat:

Woodland

Kingdom:

Animalia

Mass:

55-140 kg

Order:

Artiodactyla