ANTELOPE

Antelopes vary greatly in size, but all of them have horns and hooves. An antelope's horns are made of keratin and are permanently attached unlike a deer's antlers.

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Gazelle

Gazelle, a small antelope noted for its grace and speed, and for its large, lustrous eyes.

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  • How do gazelles use body language?
    How do gazelles use body language?

    Avoiding eye contact is a form of body language (and a sign you're probably lying). Gazelles might not use body language to lie, but they do rely on it to survive. See more »

  • Why do wildebeests spend their whole lives migrating in a circle?
    Why do wildebeests spend their whole lives migrating in a circle?

    Ever heard that the grass is always greener on the other side? While we may think of it as a quaint proverb, wildebeests abide by it. In fact, their entire lives' purpose is dedicated to finding the greenest, freshest patch of grass. See more »

  • Alpaca
    Alpaca

    Alpaca, a domesticated animal believed to be descended from the vicuna. The alpaca is closely related to the llama and guanaco. See more »

  • Bongo
    Bongo

    Bongo, a large antelope of Africa. The bongo has a reddish-brown coat with narrow white stripes. See more »

  • Dik-Dik
    Dik-Dik

    Dik-Dik, a slender dwarf antelope found in the dry bushlands of East Africa. It stands about 14 inches (36 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs 6 to 7 pounds (2.7 to 3.2 kg). See more »

  • Eland
    Eland

    Eland, the world's largest antelope. There are two species, the giant (or Derby) eland and the common eland. See more »

  • Gazelle
    Gazelle

    Gazelle, a small antelope noted for its grace and speed, and for its large, lustrous eyes. See more »

  • Gnu
    Gnu

    Gnu, or Wildebeest, an African antelope. An adult gnu stands about four feet (1.2 m) high at the shoulder and weighs 300 to 500 pounds (135 to 225 kg). See more »

  • Hartebeest
    Hartebeest

    Hartebeest, a large African antelope. It stands about four feet (1.2 m) high at the shoulder. See more »

  • Impala
    Impala

    Impala, a small East African antelope. The impala stands about 3 feet (90 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 150 pounds (68 kg). See more »

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