sable antelope

noun

1. a large antelope, Hippotragus niger, of Africa, with long, saberlike horns and, in the male, a black coat: an endangered species.

sable antelope

noun

1. a large black E African antelope, Hippotragus niger, with long backward-curving horns

Example Sentences

For an even more immersive experience, spend the day driving around with scientists who are tracking, monitoring and recording collared animals such as lions, sable antelopes or wild dogs.

From Seattle Times

The Holly family brought zebras, impalas, ostriches, cranes, lemurs, giraffes, aoudads, mouflons and sable antelopes, according to the Gainesville Sun.

From Washington Post

Fischer said in his email that he and his wife shot at least 14 animals, including a waterbuck, an impala, a leopard and a sable antelope, the Statesman said.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, another sable antelope is pregnant and some bongo and eland may be, Hatwood said.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Selby undoubtedly excelled at the latter, helping his clients track and shoot thousands of elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, impala, wildebeest, sable antelope and fowl.

From Washington Post