Sentences with phrase «giant eland»

Northern Central African Republic historically supported some the most pristine wilderness and intact and abundant wildlife assemblages in Africa, including species of global importance such as elephant, Kordofan giraffe, hippopotamus, lion, giant eland, and more.

The first aerial assessment of the impact of Central African Republic's recent conflict on wildlife and other natural resources in the northern part of the country shows that wildlife populations have been depleted in large areas of their former range, yet there is hope as some populations of Kordofan giraffe, giant eland, buffalo, roan, and other key species that still survive in low numbers.

Giant eland and buffalo were encountered in some limited areas butwere absent from large areas where they have been historically abundant.

The world's largest antelope, the giant eland, is considered vulnerable, with a global population of 14,000 at most.