The sable antelope lives in abundance in herds in the woodlands of Southeast Africa. Both males and females have backward-facing, ringed horns. The males scimitar-shaped horns are considerably longer typically reach 40 to 65 inches. The easiest way to distinguish the gender is by coloring. Mature males have black coats and the female’s is chestnut brown. The hippotragus niger is capable of a sustain speed of 35 miles per hour.