The sable antelope is an antelope which inhabits wooded savanna in East and Southern Africa, from the south of Kenya to South Africa, with a separate population in Angola. Giant sable antelope are herbivores and are specialized browsing animals that feed upon foliage, mid-length grasses, leaves and herbs, particularly those that grow on termite mounds. Tree leaves make up 90% of their diet. Sable antelope are polygynous. Dominant males defend group of females and their foraging territory, which can extend 300 to 500 meters from the herd. The dominant males vigorously defend the females in their harem against intruding males. The breeding season extends from May to July.

Mass: 500 lbs (Adult) 

Scientific name: Hippotragus niger

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable) 

Gestation period: 273 days 

Length: 6.7 ft. (Adult) 

Family: Bovidae

Kingdom: Animalia