gerenuk
探検哺乳類
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!
生息地: Savannas
外見
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.
界Animalia門Chordata綱Mammalia目Artiodactyla科Bovidae属Litocranius
カテゴリ
哺乳類レア度
Common
危険度
2/5 · 低い
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おもしろい事実
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!
特殊能力
能力
Stilt Walker
Gerenuks can stand on their hind legs to reach high branches, supported by strong leg muscles.
能力
Neck Extender
Their extra-long neck helps them access leaves and twigs other browsers simply can't reach.
能力
Water Saver
Gerenuks stay hydrated by eating succulent plants, rarely needing to drink any water.
能力
Bush Browser
A long, agile tongue and pointed muzzle let them precisely pick leaves and thorns.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 140-160 cm
- 体重
- 29-52 kg
- 寿命
- 8-12 年
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- 一度の出産数
- 1
- 妊娠期間
- 180-210 日
食性と食事
These unique antelopes are expert browsers, munching on leaves, shoots, and flowers from shrubs.
主な食物
- leaves
- shoots
- flowers
- fruits
- buds
- twigs
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
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.
特徴
別名
まだ別名はありません。
コレクション
安全性
危険度
2/5 · 低い
Always watch animals from a safe distance and never try to touch or feed them.
よくある質問
gerenukの長さは何ですか？
140-160 cm
gerenukの体重は何ですか？
29-52 kg
gerenukの寿命は何ですか？
8-12 年
gerenukのtop Speedは何ですか？
60 km/h
gerenukは何を食べますか？
These unique antelopes are expert browsers, munching on leaves, shoots, and flowers from shrubs.
gerenukは通常どこに生息していますか？
Savannas
gerenukはどのように狩りをしますか？
Foraging
gerenukの一度の出産数は何ですか？
1
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