“A Common Eland mother charges toward the cheetah that initially targeted it, demonstrating how quickly roles can shift in the dynamics of predator and prey.” #cheetah #beastmode #predator #eland #prey | Visit Zanzibar

12K views · 223 reactions | 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 | Facebook

Check out the athletic Common Eland at Monarto Safari Park! 🙌 Thanks to keeper Riley for capturing the moment the herd took to hoof for a morning sprint. Did you know, Eland are the world's largest antelopes, together with Giant Eland which are actually about the same size. They stand around two metres tall at the shoulder, with females weighing 275-500kg while bulls weigh about 700-800kg. 😛 Visit and learn more about Eland and other species that roam, run and relax at Monarto! See you soon. |