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  1. Antelope vary greatly in size. For example, a male common eland can measure 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) at the shoulder and weigh almost 950 kg (2,100 lb), whereas an adult royal antelope may stand only 24 cm (91⁄2 in) at the shoulder and weigh a mere 1.5 kg (31⁄4 lb).
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    Most antelope are African; the others, except for the pronghorn, are Eurasian. They range in shoulder height from 10 to 70 in. (25–175 cm).
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    Antelopes vary dramatically in size between the small royal antelope, which weighs a mere 4 pounds, and the truly gigantic eland, which weighs up to 1,800 pounds, or about as much as some cattle. The topi is perhaps the longest, reaching nearly 9 feet.
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    Antelopes range in size from just 6 pounds to over 2200 pounds. There are 91 species of antelopes, most of which reside in Africa. The largest antelope in Africa is the Giant Eland, weighing up to 2,200 pounds (1000 kilograms)!
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    One antelope, the Indian blackbuck, bears the Latin name Antilope cervicapra; nevertheless, antelope is not a taxonomic name but a catchall term for an astonishing variety of ruminating ungulates ranging in size from the diminutive royal antelope (2 kg [4 pounds]) to the giant eland (800 kg [1,800 pounds]).
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    Even larger antelope, such as nilgai, elands, and kudus, are capable of jumping 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in) or greater, although their running speed is restricted by their greater mass. Antelope have a wide variety of coverings, though most have a dense coat of short fur. See more

    The term antelope refers to numerous extant or recently extinct species of the ruminant artiodactyl family Bovidae that are indigenous to most of Africa, India, the Middle East, Central Asia, and a small area of See more

    There are 91 antelope species, most of which are native to Africa, occur in about 30 genera. The classification of tribes or subfamilies within Bovoidea is still a matter of debate, … See more

    Antelope vary greatly in size. For example, a male common eland can measure 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) at the shoulder and weigh almost 950 kg (2,100 lb), whereas an adult royal antelope may … See more

    About 25 species are rated by the IUCN as endangered, such as the dama gazelle and mountain nyala. A number of subspecies are also … See more

    The English word "antelope" first appeared in 1417 and is derived from the Old French antelop, itself derived from Medieval Latin ant(h)alopus, which … See more

    More species of antelope are native to Africa than to any other continent, almost exclusively in savannahs, with 25-40 species co-occurring … See more

    Mating strategies
    Antelope are often classified by their reproductive behavior.
    Small antelope, such as dik-diks, tend to be monogamous. They live in a forest environment with patchy resources, and a male is unable to … See more

     
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    Appearance and Physical Description. Size: They show diversity when it comes to size. For instance, male species of Common eland have a shoulder-length of about 70 inches (178cm), while the Royal antelope is only 9.4 inches (24 cm) …

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    Size – The smallest antelope is the Royal antelope, which is only the height of a rabbit, and can be compared to the tallest, the Eland, which stands 4 – 6 feet (130 – 180 cm) tall at the shoulder.

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    Sep 21, 2024 · One antelope, the Indian blackbuck, bears the Latin name Antilope cervicapra; nevertheless, antelope is not a taxonomic name but a catchall term for an astonishing variety of ruminating ungulates ranging in size …

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    Antelopes come in a staggering range of shapes and sizes, with some built for pure speed and others for agility. The largest antelope (the giant eland) can stand as tall as 182 centimetres (six feet), while the smallest (the royal antelope) is …

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    Jan 4, 2019 · Pronghorn Facts At A Glance. Other Name (s): American antelope, prong buck, pronghorn antelope, prairie antelope. Scientific name: Antilocapra americana. Type of Animal: Mammal. Animal Family: Antilocapridae. Where …

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    Aug 23, 2024 · Pronghorns stand about 80–100 cm (2.5–3.25 feet) at the shoulder; large northern males weigh about 40 kg (90 pounds) and the females slightly less. They are highly evolved runners. Faster than any Old World …

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