Learn more about the unusual GERENUK

The gerenuk female stands 80-100cm (31.5-39.4in) tall. The male is taller standing 89-105cm (35-41in) tall. They will measure about 1.5m (5ft). The male gerenuk weighs about 45kg (99lb) while the female weighs 30kg (66lb)
Gerenuks are primarily threatened by loss and fragmentation of their natural habitat, associated with growth of local human populations, leading to developement of settlements, roads and agriculture. As a result, some isolated populations cannot find suitable food and shelter.
Despite the small overall population, these animals play an important role in the local ecosystems. Thus, due to foraging, gerenuks enhance nutrient cycling. Then, they are key prey species for numerous predators of their range (leopards, lions, hyenas and others).
It has a small head with large ears and eyes. Its coat has a ruddy brown appearance. The mouth and eyes has a paler coloring and the ears are large with alternating black and cream-streak coloration. Males a larger and have horns, while females are smaller with no horns. The male takes on a darker shade in old age, which makes it easily distinguishable from a far.

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http://animalia.bio/gerenuk

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