Taurotragus derbianus

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Taurotragus derbianus - large dark striped eland of western equatorial Africa

genus Taurotragus, Taurotragus - African antelopes: elands

eland - either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes

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In savannah areas, the species most appreciated by trophy hunters are the bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) and the large antelopes such as the giant eland (Taurotragus derbianus), roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus) and hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus).

Does trophy hunting remain a profitable business model for conserving biodiversity in Cameroon?/La chasse sportive reste-t-elle un modele rentable pour conserver la biodiversite au Cameroun?/ ?Es la caza de trofeo un modelo economico rentable para la conservacion de la biodiversidad en Camerun?

The Giant eland Taurotragus derbianus is the largest antelope in the world and belongs among the flagship species of Central and West Africa.

Population management as a tool in the recovery of the critically endangered Western Derby eland Taurotragus derbianus in Senegal, Africa

The most important herbivores include Derby's large eland (Taurotragus derbianus), roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus), the kob (Kobus kob), and common waterbuck (K.