Distribution:From South Africa northwards to central Africa.

Size: Total Length: 1.2m – 1.8m Weight: 54kg – 80kg

Description: Large shoulders higher than rump, short fawn-yellow to grey-fawn coat with black spots.

Sex Determination: Females are bigger and heavier than males, females also have what is called a “pseudo-penis”. Females are the dominant ones in the clan with a “Queen” being the clan leader.

Trophy Assessment: Goes on body size and head size, any sex is acceptable to shoot.

Shot Placement: Broadside – in the middle of the body straight-up with the front legs.

Frontal – Centre line in the chest