Litocranius (Noun)
Meaning
Antelopes of eastern Africa: gerenuks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gerenuk is a long-necked antelope scientifically known as Litocranius walleri that inhabits eastern Africa.
- Litocranius walleri is an unusual antelope due to its ability to stand on its hind legs to reach leaves on tall trees.
- In eastern Africa, Litocranius walleri is commonly referred to as the gerenuk, a Swahili name for this long-necked antelope.
- Gerenuks, or Litocranius walleri, have distinctive coat colors and patterns that distinguish them from other antelopes in eastern Africa.
- The Litocranius walleri is a diurnal species that spends most of its day browsing and foraging for food in the arid regions of eastern Africa.