니알라(Tragelaphus angasii)는 남동 아프리카 사바나의 덤불 숲에 사는 비밀스러운 성격의 영양입니다. 그들은 암수의 생김새가 달라서 수컷이 암컷보다 훨씬 큽니다. 수컷은 짙은 회색의 덥수룩한 털과 노란 다리, 끝이 노란색인 꼬인 뿔을 지녔습니다. 암컷은 털이 황갈색입니다. 암수 모두 등에 세로로 난 흰색 줄무늬가 있습니다.
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Tragelaphus angasii
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Animal Facts
Unlike many antelope species, nyala are extremely reliant on water and need to drink daily. They always live near a water source.
Nyala produce a dog-like bark to alert other group members of danger.
Nyala males are called 'bulls' and nyala females are called 'ewes'. This is because of the large size difference between sexes in this species. The terms 'bull' and 'doe' are used for large antelope species, and 'ram' and 'ewe' for small antelope species.
Nyala are crepuscular animals; they forage during dusk and dawn, and rest and sleep during the heat of the day.
Nyala have excellent hearing and will listen for the warning calls of baboons and impala to remain aware of threats.