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gerenuk

Litocranius walleri

The gerenuk is a tall, graceful antelope that can stand on its hind legs to reach high leaves. With its long neck and big eyes, it looks very special in the wild!

Lebensraum: Savannas

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The gerenuk is a slender antelope distinguished by its remarkably long neck and thin legs. It has a reddish-brown coat with lighter undersides and a distinct white ring around its large eyes. Males possess short, sturdy, ringed horns.

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gerenuk

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Gerenuk babies hide for weeks after birth, camouflaged by their spots!

Gerenuk males rub scent from glands onto twigs to mark their territory for rivals!

Its name means 'long-necked' in Somali, perfectly describing this unique antelope!

Unlike most antelope, gerenuks rarely graze on grass; they are specialized browsers!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Stilt Walker

Gerenuks can stand on their hind legs to reach high branches, supported by strong leg muscles.

Fähigkeit

Neck Extender

Their extra-long neck helps them access leaves and twigs other browsers simply can't reach.

Fähigkeit

Water Saver

Gerenuks stay hydrated by eating succulent plants, rarely needing to drink any water.

Fähigkeit

Bush Browser

A long, agile tongue and pointed muzzle let them precisely pick leaves and thorns.

Maße und Details

Länge
140-160 cm
Gewicht
29-52 kg
Lebenserwartung
8-12 Jahre
Top Speed
60 km/h
Wurfgröße
1
Tragzeit
180-210 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These unique antelopes are expert browsers, munching on leaves, shoots, and flowers from shrubs.

Hauptnahrung

  • leaves
  • shoots
  • flowers
  • fruits
  • buds
  • twigs

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

lion

Panthera leo

Gerenuks are a prey animal for the mighty African lion.

eaten by

leopard

Panthera pardus

Leopards are ambush predators that hunt gerenuks.

eaten by

cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Cheetahs prey on gerenuks, using their speed.

eats

umbrella thorn acacia

Acacia tortilis

Gerenuks frequently browse on the leaves and shoots of acacia trees.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch animals from a safe distance and never try to touch or feed them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von gerenuk?

140-160 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von gerenuk?

29-52 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von gerenuk?

8-12 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von gerenuk?

60 km/h

Was frisst gerenuk?

These unique antelopes are expert browsers, munching on leaves, shoots, and flowers from shrubs.

Wo findet man gerenuk normalerweise?

Savannas

Wie jagt gerenuk?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von gerenuk?

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