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East African Roan
East African Roan

Average Mass:
260 kg (572 lb)

Average Shoulder Height:
140 cm (55")

Rowland Ward:
68.58 cm (27")

SCI:
68 Points

East African Roan Spoor

Track: 121mm (4 3/4") x 89mm (3 1/2")

East African Roan Distribution

Distribution is Northern Tanzania, Kenya (Shimba Hills), Zaire, Uganda.

Habitat is open savanna with large stretches of medium to tall grass and sufficient water. Very sensitive to any change in habitat such as bush encroachment and over utilization of grass. Tolerates scattered short scrubs. Avoids Thickets, areas with short grass and woodland with a roof of foliage.