These antelopes resemble ballerinas with their long necks, legs and eyelashes. They are even known for standing on their hind legs to reach tree leaves and bushes. Interestingly, they do not drink standing water. They rely on succulent plants for hydration.
Conservation Status: Near Threatened
Habitat: African Serengeti plains in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Southern Somalia
Threats: Habitat loss due to expanding settlements, roads and agriculture
Watch a gerenuk in tippy toe action at the San Diego Zoo!!: https://youtu.be/cyWxfZyLznE
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