Antelopes | Antilopinae 

Antelopes (Antilopinae) refers to a group of ruminants mostly found in Africa and Eurasia. They can be browsers or grazers, and have or lack horns and coats. They may as well have or lack fur, depending on where they are found. Most have a robust body with sturdy legs or powerful long hind legs for jumping and escaping predation. You can find them in savannahs, deserts, forested areas, and woodlands. A common feature about antelopes is that they are fast runners and most males are larger than females. Males also are polygamous and prefer to stay in separate herds from females and juveniles. Although smaller antelopes form monogamous pairs. A few notable antelopes include the impalas, saiga, zeren, hirola, kob, and zebra duiker.

Which animals hunt antelope?

Antelopes are a favorite meal for many predators: lions, cheetahs, leopards, and even crocodiles. As a result, they must always be on the lookout for danger. Fortunately, they are blessed with quick long legs that make them agile and capable of leaping very high in the air to avoid predation. Antelopes can also whistle to warn others of attackers.

What do antelopes eat?

Antelopes love open savannahs, woodlands, and grasslands where there is plenty of grass, weed, and flowers to eat. Some species also browse bushes, leaves, shoots, and stems while others, especially the duikers, eat insects, small mammals, and birds. Antelopes living in desert areas must eat food with a good amount of water and minerals to help them survive the harsh environment.

What are male and female antelopes called?

Male and female antelopes can exist in groups, pairs, or just alone, like the duikers. For those species living in groups, like the impalas, females also called does form separate herds with their young, while males also known as bucks live in male or bachelor herds and have to fight other bucks for mating rights or controlling a female herd.

Antelopes Guides
Browse through our curated Antelopes Guides for additional categorizations, tips, details, variations, styles, and histories of Antelopes. Guides provide additional insights into the unique properties and shared relationships between elements.
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Addax
329400
35.4”-39.4” | 90-100 cm
12.6”-14.2” | 32-36 cm
45.3”-51.2” | 115-130 cm
132-298 lb | 60-135 kg
19-25 years
Addax
100.000
36.000
130.000
135.000
25.00
329400
GUIDE
3D
Addax
30.3”-41.3” | 77-105 cm
7.5”-10.2” | 19-26 cm
31.5”-43.3” | 80-110 cm
35-66 lb | 16-30 kg
8-15 years
Arabian Gazelle
105.000
26.000
110.000
30.000
15.00
2900
GUIDE
3D
Arabian Gazelle
43.3”-66.9” | 110-170 cm
13.4”-21.3” | 34-54 cm
59”-92.5” | 150-235 cm
143-165 lb | 65-75 kg
15-21 years
Arabian Oryx
170.000
54.000
235.000
75.000
21.00
15450
GUIDE
3D
Arabian Oryx
Beira
16040
27.6”-35.4” | 70-90 cm
7.1”-9.1” | 18-23 cm
31.5”-39.4” | 80-100 cm
20-31 lb | 9-14 kg
10-14 years
Beira
90.000
23.000
100.000
14.000
14.00
16040
GUIDE
3D
Beira
55.1”-70.9” | 140-180 cm
17.3”-22” | 44-56 cm
66.9”-86.6” | 170-220 cm
243-375 lb | 110-170 kg
15-22 years
Black Wildebeest
180.000
56.000
220.000
170.000
22.00
5100
GUIDE
3D
Black Wildebeest
34.6”-44.9” | 88-114 cm
9.4”-12.2” | 24-31 cm
39.4”-51.2” | 100-130 cm
68-126 lb | 31-57 kg
10-24 years
Blackbuck
114.000
31.000
130.000
57.000
24.00
58200
GUIDE
3D
Blackbuck
15”-22.8” | 38-58 cm
5.5”-8.3” | 14-21 cm
21.7”-31.5” | 55-80 cm
8.8-20 lb | 4-9 kg
10-16 years
Blue Duiker
58.000
21.000
80.000
9.000
16.00
2560
GUIDE
3D
Blue Duiker
49.2”-76.8” | 125-195 cm
15.75”-26.4” | 40-67 cm
59”-94.5” | 150-240 cm
265-639 lb | 120-290 kg
15-24 years
Blue Wildebeest
195.000
67.000
240.000
290.000
24.00
9800
GUIDE
3D
Blue Wildebeest
50”-61” | 127-155 cm
13.4”-15.75” | 34-40 cm
61”-94.5” | 155-190 cm
265-441 lb | 120-200 kg
15-22 years
Bluebuck
155.000
40.000
190.000
200.000
22.00
4150
GUIDE
3D
Bluebuck
40.2”-65” | 102-165 cm
13”-22” | 33-56 cm
51.2”-82.7” | 130-210 cm
121-342 lb | 55-155 kg
12-23 years
Bontebok
165.000
56.000
210.000
155.000
23.00
5350
GUIDE
3D
Bontebok
29.9”-39.4” | 76-100 cm
9.1”-11.4” | 23-29 cm
35.4”-47.2” | 90-120 cm
44-55 lb | 20-25 kg
12-15 years
Chinkara
100.000
29.000
120.000
25.000
15.00
20900
GUIDE
3D
Chinkara
24.8”-35.8” | 63-91 cm
6.3”-9.4” | 16-24 cm
31.5”-45.3” | 80-115 cm
33-55 lb | 15-25 kg
8-14 years
Common Duiker
91.000
24.000
115.000
25.000
14.00
1390
GUIDE
3D
Common Duiker
52.75”-81.9” | 134-208 cm
18.1”-26.4” | 46-67 cm
59”-90.6” | 150-230 cm
265-353 lb | 120-160 kg
10-15 years
Common Tsessebe
208.000
67.000
230.000
160.000
15.00
805
GUIDE
3D
Common Tsessebe
52”-60.6” | 132-154 cm
9.8”-11.4” | 25-29 cm
55.1”-65” | 140-165 cm
77-165 lb | 35-75 kg
12-19 years
Dama Gazelle
154.000
29.000
165.000
75.000
19.00
1750
GUIDE
3D
Dama Gazelle
28.7”-36.2” | 73-92 cm
7.1”-9.1” | 18-23 cm
35.4”-43.3” | 90-110 cm
31-44 lb | 14-20 kg
15-24 years
Dorcas Gazelle
92.000
23.000
110.000
20.000
24.00
3100
GUIDE
3D
Dorcas Gazelle
Gemsbok
33250
48.4”-64.6” | 123-164 cm
15.4”-19.3” | 39-49 cm
70.9”-94.5” | 180-240 cm
220-661 lb | 100-300 kg
18-24 years
Gemsbok
164.000
49.000
240.000
300.000
24.00
33250
GUIDE
3D
Gemsbok
Gerenuk
20250
52.4”-61.4” | 133-156 cm
10.6”-12.6” | 27-32 cm
55.1”-63” | 140-160 cm
66-110 lb | 30-50 kg
8-13 years
Gerenuk
156.000
32.000
160.000
50.000
13.00
20250
GUIDE
3D
Gerenuk
61.8”-89.4” | 157-227 cm
19.7”-27.6” | 50-70 cm
68.9”-98.4” | 175-250 cm
220-441 lb | 100-200 kg
11-20 years
Hartebeest
227.000
70.000
250.000
200.000
20.00
8700
GUIDE
3D
Hartebeest
Hirola
5250
39.4”-65.4” | 100-166 cm
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm
47.2”-80.7” | 120-205 cm
154-254 lb | 70-115 kg
10-15 years
Hirola
166.000
40.000
205.000
115.000
15.00
5250
GUIDE
3D
Hirola
Impala
28450
41.7”-55.5” | 106-141 cm
8.7”-11.8” | 22-30 cm
47.2”-63” | 120-160 cm
88-168 lb | 40-76 kg
10-25 years
Impala
141.000
30.000
160.000
76.000
25.00
28450
GUIDE
3D
Impala
25.6”-39.4” | 65-100 cm
8.7”-13” | 22-33 cm
29.5”-45.3” | 75-115 cm
18-40 lb | 8-18 kg
12-18 years
Klipspringer
100.000
33.000
115.000
18.000
18.00
18080
GUIDE
3D
Klipspringer
Kob
49200
39.4”-57.9” | 100-147 cm
9.8”-14.6” | 25-37 cm
49.2”-70.9” | 125-180 cm
198-265 lb | 90-120 kg
17-22 years
Kob
147.000
37.000
180.000
120.000
22.00
49200
GUIDE
3D
Kob
Lechwe
4000
37.4”-51.2” | 95-130 cm
10.6”-15” | 27-38 cm
51.2”-70.9” | 130-180 cm
132-265 lb | 60-120 kg
15-25 years
Lechwe
130.000
38.000
180.000
120.000
25.00
4000
GUIDE
3D
Lechwe
33.5”-49.2” | 85-125 cm
9.8”-15.4” | 25-39 cm
39.4”-59” | 100-150 cm
44-86 lb | 20-39 kg
7-12 years
Mongolian Gazelle
125.000
39.000
150.000
39.000
12.00
1860
GUIDE
3D
Mongolian Gazelle
34.6”-46.5” | 88-118 cm
8.7”-11.4” | 22-29 cm
39.4”-53.5” | 100-136 cm
53-84 lb | 24-38 kg
10-15 years
Mountain Reedbuck
118.000
29.000
136.000
38.000
15.00
1330
GUIDE
3D
Mountain Reedbuck
Oribi
16070
31.5”-37” | 80-94 cm
8.3”-9.8” | 21-25 cm
36.2”-43.3” | 92-110 cm
26-49 lb | 12-22 kg
8-14 years
Oribi
94.000
25.000
110.000
22.000
14.00
16070
GUIDE
3D
Oribi
Puku
44020
41.7”-52.75” | 106-134 cm
11.8”-15” | 30-38 cm
49.6”-63” | 126-160 cm
132-170 lb | 60-77 kg
15-18 years
Puku
134.000
38.000
160.000
77.000
18.00
44020
GUIDE
3D
Puku
61.8”-77.6” | 157-197 cm
17.7”-24.8” | 45-63 cm
74.8”-94.5” | 190-240 cm
496-661 lb | 225-300 kg
17-26 years
Roan Antelope
197.000
63.000
240.000
300.000
26.00
5700
GUIDE
3D
Roan Antelope
59”-78” | 150-198 cm
19.7”-26” | 50-66 cm
74.8”-100.4” | 190-255 cm
485-529 lb | 220-240 kg
16-22 years
Sable Antelope
198.000
66.000
255.000
240.000
22.00
12200
GUIDE
3D
Sable Antelope
Saiga
35400
31.1”-41.3” | 79-105 cm
10.6”-14.2” | 27-36 cm
43.3”-57.5” | 110-146 cm
44-110 lb | 20-50 kg
6-12 years
Saiga
105.000
36.000
146.000
50.000
12.00
35400
GUIDE
3D
Saiga
44.1”-67.7” | 112-172 cm
14.2”-21.7” | 36-55 cm
59”-90.6” | 150-230 cm
198-463 lb | 90-210 kg
15-28 years
Scimitar Oryx
172.000
55.000
230.000
210.000
28.00
13200
GUIDE
3D
Scimitar Oryx
37”-46.1” | 94-117 cm
9.1”-11” | 23-28 cm
47.2”-59” | 120-150 cm
60-106 lb | 27-48 kg
7-19 years
Springbok
117.000
28.000
150.000
48.000
19.00
93350
GUIDE
3D
Springbok
23.6”-31.5” | 60-80 cm
5.9”-7.9” | 15-20 cm
27.6”-37.4” | 70-95 cm
15.4-35 lb | 7-16 kg
7-12 years
Steenbok
80.000
20.000
95.000
16.000
12.00
25200
GUIDE
3D
Steenbok
Suni
27005
17.7”-20.9” | 45-53 cm
5.1”-6.3” | 13-16 cm
21.7”-25.6” | 55-65 cm
8.8-13.2 lb | 4-6 kg
9-14 years
Suni
53.000
16.000
65.000
6.000
14.00
27005
GUIDE
3D
Suni
57.1”-74” | 145-188 cm
15.75”-21.3” | 40-54 cm
70.9”-92.5” | 180-235 cm
353-573 lb | 160-260 kg
11-30 years
Waterbuck
188.000
54.000
235.000
260.000
30.00
15150
GUIDE
3D
Waterbuck
22.4”-25.2” | 57-64 cm
7.1”-7.9” | 18-20 cm
33.5”-35.4” | 85-90 cm
33-51 lb | 15-23 kg
11-13 years
Zebra Duiker
64.000
20.000
90.000
23.000
13.00
790
GUIDE
3D
Zebra Duiker
Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Addax to a typical person

The Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is native to the Sahara desert. It can also be called white antelope, or the screwhorn antelope. In these areas, you can see it in the dunes, savannah, and grasslands. During summer, the coat is sandy or whitish and in winter it is grayish brown. Both sexes have a black tip of the hair on the forehead and horns. Besides, the face, ears, hips, legs, and belly have visible white markings. It lives in herds controlled by a dominant male and eats desert grass and scrubs. The addax is large, heavy, and a slow runner.

Addaxes have a standing shoulder height between 33.5”-37.4” (85-95 cm), overall body length from 45.3”-51.2” (115-130 cm), standing height of roughly 35.4”-39.4” (90-100 cm), and a body width of 12.6”-14.2” (32-36 cm). The weight of a Addax is between 132-298 lb (60-135 kg). Addaxes have a typical lifespan of 19-25 years.

Series of side and front elevation illustrations of the Addax
The Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is native to the Sahara desert. It can also be called white antelope, or the screwhorn antelope. In these areas, you can see it in the dunes, savannah, and grasslands. During summer, the coat is sandy or whitish and in winter it is grayish brown.

Addaxes have a standing shoulder height between 33.5”-37.4” (85-95 cm), overall body length from 45.3”-51.2” (115-130 cm), standing height of roughly 35.4”-39.4” (90-100 cm), and a body width of 12.6”-14.2” (32-36 cm). The weight of a Addax is between 132-298 lb (60-135 kg). Addaxes have a typical lifespan of 19-25 years.

Series of side and front elevation illustrations of the Addax
Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
Height:
35.4”-39.4” | 90-100 cm
Width:
12.6”-14.2” | 32-36 cm
Length:
45.3”-51.2” | 115-130 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
33.5”-37.4” | 85-95 cm
Weight:
132-298 lb | 60-135 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Addax nasomaculatus
Lifespan
19-25 years

Drawings include:

Addax side elevation, front, back, lying down

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Dama Gazelle (Nanger dama)
Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Dama Gazelle compared to an average person

Today, the Dama Gazelle (Nanger dama) is rarely seen in its native range of the Sahara desert and the Sahel because of overhunting. It is also called addra gazelle or mhorr gazelle and prefers open savanna, semi-deserts areas, shrublands, and mountain plateaus. The coat is mostly white but with patches of reddish-brown on the head, neck, and even back. The neck and legs are longer compared to most gazelles, while its muzzle is narrow. This makes it the largest gazelle species. Both males and females have horns. The Dama gazelle is diurnal, with males using scents to mark territories.

Dama Gazelles have a standing shoulder height between 35.4”-42.1” (90-107 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-65” (140-165 cm), standing height of roughly 52”-60.6” (132-154 cm), and a body width of 9.8”-11.4” (25-29 cm). The weight of a Dama Gazelle is between 77-165 lb (35-75 kg). Dama Gazelles have a typical lifespan of 12-19 years.

Set of standing side and front elevation drawings of the Dama Gazelle
Today, the Dama Gazelle (Nanger dama) is rarely seen in its native range of the Sahara desert and the Sahel because of overhunting. It is also called addra gazelle or mhorr gazelle and prefers open savanna, semi-deserts areas, shrublands, and mountain plateaus.

Dama Gazelles have a standing shoulder height between 35.4”-42.1” (90-107 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-65” (140-165 cm), standing height of roughly 52”-60.6” (132-154 cm), and a body width of 9.8”-11.4” (25-29 cm). The weight of a Dama Gazelle is between 77-165 lb (35-75 kg). Dama Gazelles have a typical lifespan of 12-19 years.

Set of standing side and front elevation drawings of the Dama Gazelle
Dama Gazelle (Nanger dama)
Height:
52”-60.6” | 132-154 cm
Width:
9.8”-11.4” | 25-29 cm
Length:
55.1”-65” | 140-165 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
35.4”-42.1” | 90-107 cm
Weight:
77-165 lb | 35-75 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Nanger dama
Lifespan
12-19 years

Drawings include:

Dama Gazelle side elevation, front, back, lying down

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Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
Scale illustration of an average Hartebeest compared to a human

The savannah and grasslands of Africa are where the Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) once colonized. Now, we can only see it in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, or even Botswana. It is also called kaama or kongoni. The hartebeest is easily identified by its weird horns and elongated forehead, supported by a short neck. The legs are long with black markings, and the short shiny coat can be sandy brown or chocolate brown. Males and females have horns. The good thing about these grazers is that they are non-aggressive. In addition, they form four different social groupings and only migrate or change location during extreme weather.

Hartebeests have a standing shoulder height between 47.2”-57.1” (120-145 cm), overall body length from 68.9”-98.4” (175-250 cm), standing height of roughly 61.8”-89.4” (157-227 cm), and a body width of 19.7”-27.6” (50-70 cm). The weight of a Hartebeest is between 220-441 lb (100-200 kg). Hartebeests have a typical lifespan of 11-20 years.

Collection of scaled drawings of Hartebeest in various poses
The savannah and grasslands of Africa are where the Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) once colonized. Now, we can only see it in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, or even Botswana. It is also called kaama or kongoni. The hartebeest is easily identified by its weird horns and elongated forehead.

Hartebeests have a standing shoulder height between 47.2”-57.1” (120-145 cm), overall body length from 68.9”-98.4” (175-250 cm), standing height of roughly 61.8”-89.4” (157-227 cm), and a body width of 19.7”-27.6” (50-70 cm). The weight of a Hartebeest is between 220-441 lb (100-200 kg). Hartebeests have a typical lifespan of 11-20 years.

Collection of scaled drawings of Hartebeest in various poses
Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
Height:
61.8”-89.4” | 157-227 cm
Width:
19.7”-27.6” | 50-70 cm
Length:
68.9”-98.4” | 175-250 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
47.2”-57.1” | 120-145 cm
Weight:
220-441 lb | 100-200 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Alcelaphus buselaphus
Lifespan
11-20 years

Drawings include:

Hartebeest side elevation, front, back, lying down

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Puku (Kobus vardonii)
Scale illustration of an average Puku compared to a human

The Puku (Kobus vardonii) is abundant in countries south of the Equator, such as Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Botswana. This is mainly in wet grasslands where there is abundant grass to eat. It is medium-sized with a sandy brown coat, although the underbelly is lighter and the forehead browner. The tip of the tail has long hair but is not bushy. Males have strong, ridged lyre-shaped horns and are larger than females. Besides, they are very territorial and use their scents to mark territories. The puku is diurnal and will produce shrill whistles to warn off others of predator attacks.

Pukus have a standing shoulder height between 27.6”-35.4” (70-90 cm), overall body length from 49.6”-63” (126-160 cm), standing height of roughly 41.7”-52.75” (106-134 cm), and a body width of 11.8”-15” (30-38 cm). The weight of a Puku is between 132-170 lb (60-77 kg). Pukus have a typical lifespan of 15-18 years.

Collection of scaled drawings of Puku in various poses
The Puku (Kobus vardonii) is abundant in countries south of the Equator, such as Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Botswana. This is mainly in wet grasslands where there is abundant grass to eat. It is medium-sized with a sandy brown coat, although the underbelly is lighter and the forehead browner.

Pukus have a standing shoulder height between 27.6”-35.4” (70-90 cm), overall body length from 49.6”-63” (126-160 cm), standing height of roughly 41.7”-52.75” (106-134 cm), and a body width of 11.8”-15” (30-38 cm). The weight of a Puku is between 132-170 lb (60-77 kg). Pukus have a typical lifespan of 15-18 years.

Collection of scaled drawings of Puku in various poses
Puku (Kobus vardonii)
Height:
41.7”-52.75” | 106-134 cm
Width:
11.8”-15” | 30-38 cm
Length:
49.6”-63” | 126-160 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
27.6”-35.4” | 70-90 cm
Weight:
132-170 lb | 60-77 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Kobus vardonii
Lifespan
15-18 years

Drawings include:

Puku side elevation, front, back, lying down

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Chinkara (Gazella benettii)
Scale illustration of an average Chinkara compared to a human

The fact that the Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) inhabits the aridest and even open woodland areas in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and India tells us it can go for long periods without water. It is also very difficult to spot because it is a shy and elusive animal. It is also called the Indian antelope. The Chinkara has a reddish-buff glossy summer coat. However, the fur changes with the seasons. For example, during winter the ventral side is white and the dorsal side is a dark grayish sandy. Both males and females have straight horns, although those of females are shorter.

Chinkaras have a standing shoulder height between 24”-25.6” (61-65 cm), overall body length from 35.4”-47.2” (90-120 cm), standing height of roughly 29.9”-39.4” (76-100 cm), and a body width of 9.1”-11.4” (23-29 cm). The weight of a Chinkara is between 44-55 lb (20-25 kg). Chinkaras have a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.

Collection of scaled drawings of Chinkara in various poses
The fact that the Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) inhabits the aridest and even open woodland areas in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and India tells us it can go for long periods without water. It is also very difficult to spot because it is a shy and elusive animal.

Chinkaras have a standing shoulder height between 24”-25.6” (61-65 cm), overall body length from 35.4”-47.2” (90-120 cm), standing height of roughly 29.9”-39.4” (76-100 cm), and a body width of 9.1”-11.4” (23-29 cm). The weight of a Chinkara is between 44-55 lb (20-25 kg). Chinkaras have a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.

Collection of scaled drawings of Chinkara in various poses
Chinkara (Gazella benettii)
Height:
29.9”-39.4” | 76-100 cm
Width:
9.1”-11.4” | 23-29 cm
Length:
35.4”-47.2” | 90-120 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
24”-25.6” | 61-65 cm
Weight:
44-55 lb | 20-25 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Gazella benettii
Lifespan
12-15 years

Drawings include:

Chinkara side elevation, front, back, lying down

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