Common elands are spiral-horned antelopes. The giant elands are spiral-horned antelopes. These include the bushbuck, kudus, and the elands. Taurotragus is a genus of large antelopes of the African savanna, commonly known as elands. Giant elands exhibit sexual dimorphism, as males are larger than females. Common elands form herds of up to 500 animals, but are not territorial. Common elands communicate via gestures, vocalizations, scent cues and display behaviors. Female elands can also act as surrogates for bongos. It is located on the banks of the Elands River. He saw action at Elands River and Rhenoster Kop. The garrison defending the Elands River post consisted of about 500 men. In two days they fired over 2,500 shells at the Elands River outpost. In 2010, a genetic study was made basing on the evolutionary history of common elands. Currently, common elands are not endangered. The Elands River runs through the town.