Food
Herbivore
Eland eat grass and leaves.
Plant eater
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Eland Facts for Kids: E Is for Eland
The eland is the biggest antelope in the world. Even though it is so large, it can jump surprisingly high. Here are easy eland facts for kids: what eland eat, how big they grow, what a baby eland is called and where eland live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter E.
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Herbivorediet
Calfbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Eland
Two more true facts about the eland that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Eland”
Eland starts with the letter E. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
The eland is the largest antelope in the world.
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One more fact
Their knees make a clicking sound when they walk.
Act it outMove like an eland for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter E in “Eland”.
Ask a questionWhat would an eland eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Eland Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the eland, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An eland is up to 1.8 m (6 ft) tall at the shoulder.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Eland live for about 15 to 20 years.
LifespanBaby
Calf
A baby eland is called a calf.
Baby nameGroup
Herd
A group of eland is called a herd.
Group nameHabitat
Savanna
Eland are found in East and southern Africa.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
The eland is the biggest antelope in the world. Even though it is so large, it can jump surprisingly high.
Eland is a mammalLetter
E is for eland
Eland has 5 letters and starts with E.
Say: Eland
Quick quiz
Eland Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Eland Coloring Page: Letter E Worksheet
Done reading about the eland? Print the free letter E sheet, say “E is for eland” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Eland Questions Kids Ask
Eland eat grass and leaves. That makes the eland a herbivore, which means it is a plant eater.
An eland is up to 1.8 m (6 ft) tall at the shoulder.
Eland live for about 15 to 20 years.
A baby eland is called a calf.
A group of eland is called a herd.
Eland live in East and southern Africa. Their favorite habitat is: savanna.
Yes. The eland is a mammal. The eland is the biggest antelope in the world. Even though it is so large, it can jump surprisingly high.
Eland starts with the letter E. Say it slowly and listen for the E sound at the start.
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