Facts, Information, Scientific Name of Antelope
In the Tallgrass Meadows, you will find Eye-pleasing, attractive horned animals who run with the toughest stride or freeze like a statue, with their aesthetic grace.
Common Name – Antelope
Scientific name – Bovidae family.
Size – 178 cm
Weight – 950 kg.
Distribution & Habitat
Antelopes are a group of Animals that are fast runners, with long horns which are capable of taking down Trees and animals that hunt in the Grassland. These are the Animals that are classified between Deer and Cattle.
Antelopes are found in Africa, Savannah, East Africa, Asia, North America, Europe, and Texas.
Appearance
Antelopes are of different sizes. They are great in height with long, powerful legs which are capable of Jumping. They are covered in either scares or a good furcoat. Antelopes have a different appearances in Males and females
Antelope Diet
The Food of Antelopes is Mammals, Birds, Fruits, Insects and plants leaves, and seeds.
They have a well-developed set of Molar Teeth which helps them crush and pulp the partially Digested food which initially first goes into the Rumen.
Hence these are Ruminant animals. They follow Monkey Troops, Bird Flocks, and zebras in search of Food.
Horns of Antelopes are of different sizes and Shapes. Males fight with horns to mate with Females in Breeding season.
Breeding
Antelopes have a variety of species and these species have different Mating Rituals to attract Females. Antelopes are monogamous animals, which means they have a fixed partner. Birth of ‘Calf’ a young Antelope takes 9 months. The calf is either protected and kept in a safe location by Adults or they are included directly into the Herd.
Antelopes have very keen Eyesight. As the pupil in their eyes is larger in length they can easily locate Danger. Their body has colourings that help them Hide easily from predators like Cheetah, Lion, and Hyenas.
Some Antelopes make use of Scent marking to communicate with their species. They stand like a ‘Statue’ in a frozen state that helps them in getting unnoticed.
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