Mountain Nyala

Weight:
The female mountain nyala weighs 150 - 200 kg (330 - 440 lb); the male weighs 180 - 300 kg (400 - 660 lb) 

Habitat:
The mountain nyala is found in highland forest and heathland, between 3000 - 4200 m (9800 - 13,800'). The lower reaches of the mountains, around 3000 m (9800') in the ecotone between the lower edge of the Juniper/Hagenia woodlands and the riverine grasslands are preferred over the upper, less vegetated areas.

The mountain nyala occurs in the Ethiopian Highlands Global 200 Ecoregion. (Olson & Dinerstein 1998, Olson & Dinerstein 1999) 

Birth Season:
Mating peaks in December and most births occur in the rainy season. 

Early Development:
A young mountain nyala stays closely attached to its mother for as long as 2 years, by which time female calves are themselves pregnant and males have long horns and join bachelor groups (Kingdon 1997). 

Diet:
The mountain nyala browses on herbs and shrubs and occasionally on grass, lichens, leaves and ferns. 

Behavior:
The mountain nyala normally feeds in the evening and early morning. 

Social Organization:
The mountain nyala occurs alone or in groups of up to 15 individuals. Old males are usually solitary. 

Density/Range:
Female mountain nyalas restrict their movements to about 5 sq km (2 sq mi) during the rainy season. Males occupy a range of up to 20 sq km (8 sq mi). The mountain nyala can reach a density of over 20 individuals/sq km in Bale National Park (Kingdon 1997)