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The lowland nyala or simply nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) is a spiral-horned artiodactyl antelope native to Southern Africa. The species is part of the family Bovidae and the genus Tragelaphus (formerly placed in the genus Nyala). It was first described in 1849 by George French Angas and exhibits the highest sexual dimorphism among the spiral-horned antelopes. It is not to be confused with the endangered mountain nyala living in the Bale region of Ethiopia.
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The nyala, also referred to as niala, is a species of mammal classified under the taxon name Tragelaphus angasii. It belongs to the parent taxon Tragelaphus and is part of the class Mammalia. The species has a gestation period of 8.25 months. In captivity, the maximum observed longevity for this animal is 18.5 years.
According to the IUCN Red List, the nyala was assessed as Least Concern in 2016. The species has recorded 4,996 observations on iNaturalist. It is distinct from other entities named Nyala.
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Least ConcernNyala
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Maximum longevity: 18.5 years (captivity)
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- Taxonomy and naming
- Genetics and evolution
- Physical description
- Parasites
- Diseases
- Ecology and behavior
- Diet
- Reproduction
- Habitat and distribution
- Threats and conservation
- References
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The lowland nyala or simply nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) is a spiral-horned artiodactyl antelope native to Southern Africa. The species is part of the family Bovidae and the genus Tragelaphus (formerly placed in the genus Nyala). It was first described in 1849 by George French Angas and exhibits the highest sexual dimorphism among the spiral-horned antelopes. It is not to be confused with the endangered mountain nyala living in the Bale region of Ethiopia.
The nyala's range encompasses much of Southern Africa. As its population is relatively stable, it has been listed as of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It generally browses during the day in warm weather and during the night in the rainy season. As a herbivore, the nyala feeds upon foliage, fruits and grasses, and requires sufficient fresh water. A shy animal, it prefers water holes rather than open spaces. The nyala does not show signs of territoriality, and individuals' areas can overlap. They are very cautious creatures.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “nyala” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.