High-horned gazelle skull specimen

High-horned gazelle skull specimen

The high-horned antelope (scientific name: Aepyceros melampus) is a mammal of the cloven-hoofed bovine family high-horned antelope, also known as wide-angle antelope and impala. There are vertical black spots on both sides of the buttocks and black spots on the back heel. The female has no horns; the male's horns are long and harp-like, reaching 0.5-0.8 metres. The average life expectancy is 12 years. The high-horned antelope is distributed in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa in central and southern Africa. Likes to live in grasslands and open woodlands. Usually form a small group of 15-25 live together. In the dry season, small groups will gather together to form large groups of more than a few hundred.
High horned antelope

High horned antelope

The Aepycerosmelampus is a mammal belonging to the family Auchenipteridae in the order Artiodactyla, also known as the wide-angle antelope or the black antelope. Distributed in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa in central and southern Africa. I enjoy living on grasslands and open forests. Usually form small groups of 15-25 and live together. In the dry season, small groups gather together to form large groups of hundreds or more. Very good at jumping. When threatened by enemies, they will quickly hide in the jungle. Activity occurs day and night, alternating between eating and resting. Eating various leaves, grass, and fruits.