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Antelope

One of a group of ruminant quadrupeds, intermediate between the deer and the goat. The horns are usually annulated, or ringed. There are many species in Africa and Asia.

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Addax 76% connected

One of the largest African antelopes (Hippotragus, / Oryx, nasomaculatus).

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Eland 76% connected

A species of large South African antelope (Oreas canna). It is valued both for its hide and flesh, and is rapidly disappearing in the settled distric…

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Gazelle 76% connected

One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called also algazel, corinne, korin, and…

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Gnu 76% connected

One of two species of large South African antelopes of the genus Catoblephas, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved horns in both sexes.

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Koodoo 76% connected

A large South African antelope (Strepsiceros kudu). The males have graceful spiral horns, sometimes four feet long. The general color is reddish or g…

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Kudu 76% connected

See Koodoo.

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Nylghau 76% connected

Alt. of Nylgau

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Oryx 76% connected

A genus of African antelopes which includes the gemsbok, the leucoryx, the bisa antelope (O. beisa), and the beatrix antelope (O. beatrix) of Arabia.

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Saiga 76% connected

An antelope (Saiga Tartarica) native of the plains of Siberia and Eastern Russia. The male has erect annulated horns, and tufts of long hair beneath…

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Sassaby 76% connected

Alt. of Sassabye

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Steenbok 76% connected

Same as Steinbock.

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Wildebeest 76% connected

The gnu.

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Bovid 76% connected

Relating to that tribe of ruminant mammals of which the genus Bos is the type.

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