Spiraled Horns
Males show spiraled horns up to 70 cm, a visual cue for mates and a shield against rivals.
Males show spiraled horns up to 70 cm, a visual cue for mates and a shield against rivals.
Dry grasslands with scattered shrubs, light wind, and a distant waterhole.
Males graze in groups, moving in quick circles to keep predators at bay.
Large ears swivel independently, picking up distant rustle of grass and predator footsteps.
Their 80 km/h bursts keep them ahead of predators in open plains.
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