Hippotragini

The Hippotragini are a tribe of large African antelopes, also known as horse antelopes. This group belongs to the family Bovidae and includes well-known species such as the roan antelope, sable antelope, oryx, and addax.123

These antelopes are characterized by their powerful build, long limbs, and distinctive horns that are often backward-curving and annulated (ringed). They are primarily grazers and browsers, inhabiting a range of environments from woodlands to grasslands. The roan antelope, for example, is a formidable animal that can defend itself aggressively, even against predators like lions.43