Common eland

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/common-eland

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Taurotragus oryx
2. What is the diet?Herbivore; primarily grasses, supplemented by leaves, flowers, and fruits
3. What is a common eland and how big is it?The common eland is a giant antelope found in Africa. Adult males can be about 1.6 meters tall at the shoulder and weigh up to 942 kilograms, while females are smaller.
4. How do common elands live together in herds?They live in herds that can have up to 500 animals. Herds help them stay safe by keeping watch and confusing predators.

Vomeronasal Organ: A sensory organ in many animals used to detect chemical signals, often associated with pheromones.
Thermoregulation: The process by which animals maintain their body temperature within a certain range.
IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature, an organization that assesses the conservation status of species.