Sassaby (Noun)
Meaning
A large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sable antelope and the sassaby are two different but often confused species found in the savannas of Africa.
- Wildlife experts classed the sassaby as the swiftest of all hoofed mammals after a number of observations in the field.
- Though known for their striking appearance and impressive speed, sassabys often live on the periphery of animal social circles.
- Despite this impressive characteristic, the sassaby remained relatively low-key in global wildlife conservation efforts until recent years.
- Biologists and zoologists hope more can be learned from sassaby habitats to support African wildlife conservation.