The roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus) is a savanna antelope found in western, central, and southern Africa.
The roan antelope is one of the largest species of antelope. They are similar in appearance to the sable antelope and can be confused where their ranges overlap.
Named for their roan colour (a reddish brown), they have lighter underbellies, white eyebrows and cheeks and black faces, lighter in females. They have short, erect manes, very light beards and prominent red nostrils. The horns are ringed and can reach one metre (3 ft 3 in) long in males, slightly shorter in females. They arch backwards slightly. Roan antelope commonly fight among themselves for dominance of their herd, brandishing their horns while both animals are on their knees.
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