Average Mass:
245 kg (540 lb)

Average Shoulder Height:
120 cm (47")

Rowland Ward:
72.39 cm (28 1/2")

SCI:
70 Points

Track: 86mm (3 3/8") x 61mm (2 3/8")

Extinct in Malawi, this gnu still ranges in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe (East, 1996; Wilson & Reeder, 1993) with its southernmost limit along the Orange River (Estes, 1991). Its distribution map was obtained from Estes (1991), then refined using detailed country maps in East (1988, 1989) as indicated by Dr. R. East ( 23 June '97 ) (Fig. 8.6.4.a).

Categorical-discrete (CD) distribution model

Found mainly in short-grass savanna; the species is also found in open woodland and bushland. Water bound (Lynch, 1983; East, 1988, 1989; Hirst, 1975; Kingdon, 1997; Van der Walt, 1986; Ben-Shahar, 1995; Stuart & Stuart, 1997; Mills & Hes, 1997).