The sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) is a bovidae widely distributed in savannas and woodlands, particularly along the edges of miombo forests. Mature males are black, while females and young individuals are chestnut-colored; both sexes have long horns. They are grazers that feed mainly on grasses, remain not too far from water sources, and form female-centered herds of about 10–30 animals. Males defend territories to protect herds, and breeding is concentrated in the dry season. Population numbers are on the order of tens of thousands, and the IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern.