Did you know that the eland is one of the largest antelopes but it's also one of the slowest! It can only run at about 25mph, which is close to Usain Bolt's fastest clocked speed. To give this some context, the fastest antelope, the Pronghorn, can reach speeds of up to 60mph! | Longleat

🌿 Fun Fact Friday: Meet the Eland! 🌿 Did you know that elands are the largest antelope species in the world? Despite their size, these gentle giants can leap nearly 3 meters (10 feet) in a single bound! It’ll be some time before this calf can attempt a leap like that, however. In the Amboseli ecosystem, elands play a vital role as grazers and browsers, helping to keep the balance of the grasslands and woodlands. But like many other species, they face serious threats—from habitat loss and clima