Amid the countless marvels of the animal kingdom there exists a type of African antelope, the gerenuk, famed for a unique quality: it can survive its entire life without ever drinking water. The gerenuk—meaning “giraffe-necked,” owing to its long neck—is native to Somalia, Tsavo, southern Djibouti, and the dry, arid lands of northern Kenya. In…
Unique-Looking ‘Gerenuk’ Antelope Can Survive Its Whole Life Without Ever Drinking Water
Photographer Snaps Antelope Appearing to Leap Over Motorcyclist as Herd Impressively Crosses Road
The amazing moment an antelope appears to leap over a motorbike has been caught on camera. The impressive sequence was shot by photographer Pratik Patel who spotted the herd dramatically crossing a road at the Blackbuck National Park in Velavadar, Gujarat state, India. Pratik, from nearby Ahmedabad, said: “During the month of July, the park is…
A Majestic Cheetah Appears to Pose for Excited Tourists in Safari Jeeps
A majestic cheetah that appeared to be posing for tourists in safari Jeeps was actually using the cars as a shield as it prepared to pounce on a herd of antelope. The big cat stood perfectly still as excited tourists in Jeeps hung out their windows to snap photos of the animal, which stood just…
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