When will the eland calf be on public display?

Its safari area debut is scheduled for approximately one month from now.

Where is Adventure World located?

2399 Kata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

How high can an eland jump?

Up to 2 meters or more, an astonishing ability for such a large animal.

How old is the mother eland?

Born in 2017, she is 8 years old and was raised at Adventure World.

What is the gestation period of an eland?

Approximately 270 days, typically giving birth to one calf at a time.

Baby Eland, the Largest Bovine Species, is Born! A Record-Breaking 29kg at Birth, Future 2-Meter Jumps Await – Life's Baton Passed in Wakayama, as Park-Born Mother Successfully Gives Birth for the Second Time

Published Jun 13, 2026 3:12 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:09 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

On June 11, 2026, a male eland calf was born at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. Weighing 29kg and measuring 1m in length at birth, this calf of the 'largest bovine species' is expected to grow up to 1 ton and leap over 2 meters. The mother, born at the park in 2017, successfully gave birth for the second time.

A newborn already weighing 29kg and measuring 1m in length. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, a male of the large herbivore 'eland' was born at Adventure World in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Elands are among the largest bovine species, capable of reaching up to 1 ton in adulthood, and possess astonishing physical abilities, including jumps exceeding 2 meters—among the most impressive in the savanna. This remarkable baby is now growing healthily behind the scenes, basking in its mother's loving care.

The mother, born at the park in 2017, is a true 'Shirahama native' and is now successfully raising her second calf, following her first in April last year. A grand 'debut' in the safari area is scheduled for approximately one month from now. Don't miss the chance to see this adorable newcomer, whose charm can only be experienced for a limited time.

[About the Eland Calf]

Date of Birth: June 11, 2026 (Thursday)

Number: 1 individual

Sex: Male

Body Length: Approximately 1m

Weight: 29kg

Parental Information:

Father: Born August 27, 2015, at Kyushu Nature Zoo (10 years old)

Arrived at Adventure World on January 22, 2020

Mother: Born June 16, 2017, at Adventure World (8 years old)

※ Official public viewing dates will be announced via the official website and social media channels once finalized.

[Current Population]

Including this newborn, there are now 5 elands in captivity (3 males, 2 females).

[About the Eland]

Classification: Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae

Scientific Name: Taurotragus oryx

English Name: Common Eland

Habitat: Central to Southern Africa

Body Length: 2–3.5m

Weight: 300–1,000kg

Diet: Herbivorous; fed dry hay at Adventure World

Lifespan: Approximately 15–20 years in the wild

Reproduction: Gestation period of about 270 days, typically giving birth to a single calf

Conservation Status: Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, though populations are declining in some regions due to agricultural expansion, poaching, and climate-induced droughts.

Characteristics: Elands have large bovine-like bodies with long necks and slender faces. Both males and females possess thick, spiraled horns (60–100cm). A distinctive flap of skin called the 'dewlap' hangs from the throat, and they are equipped with powerful legs capable of leaping up to 2 meters—making them one of the most impressive large herbivores of the grasslands.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Event