Antilopini

The Antilopini are a tribe within the subfamily Antilopinae, which is part of the larger family Bovidae. This tribe primarily includes gazelles and related species such as the springbok, gerenuk, and the Indian blackbuck. Antelopes, in general, are a diverse group of hoofed mammals found in the Old World, encompassing over 90 species that range greatly in size, from the tiny royal antelope to the massive eland.12

Antelopes are ruminants, meaning they chew cud, and all males possess horns, with many females also having them. Their physical characteristics and behaviors are adapted to various environments, with those in closed habitats differing significantly from those in open grasslands. The Antilopini, in particular, are often characterized by their graceful, long legs, suited for open, arid regions.12