Height: 80-105 cm
Weight: 28-52 kg
Color: Brown, White
Lifespan: 8-10 years
Diet: Herbivore
Habitat: Savannas, Scrublands
Predators: Lions, Leopards
Average Speed: 55 km/h
Countries Found: Eastern Africa, Horn of Africa
Conservation Status: Near Threatened
Family: Bovidae
Gestation Period: 170-215 days
Top Speed: 95 km/h
Social Structure: Solitary
Offspring per Birth: 1
About the Gerenuk
The Gerenuk is a member of the Bovidae family. It is primarily found in Eastern Africa, Horn of Africa and inhabits Savannas, Scrublands. This animal has a lifespan of 8-10 years and is known for its Brown, White color. Its diet consists of Herbivore, and it faces threats from Lions, Leopards. The Gerenuk has an average speed of 55 km/h and can reach a top speed of 95 km/h.
The Gerenuk has a Solitary social structure and gives birth to 1 offspring after a gestation period of 170-215 days. Its conservation status is currently Near Threatened.
Did You Know?
- Interesting fact about Gerenuk Lifespan