Ньяла (Tragelaphus angasii) — скрытная антилопа, живущая в густых зарослях южноафриканской саванны. Самцы и самки сильно отличаются друг от друга, в том числе и размером. Намного более крупные самцы имеют длинную шерсть тёмно-серого цвета, жёлтые лапы и кривые рога с жёлтыми концами. У самок окрас рыжеватый. У представителей обоих полов на спине вертикальные белые полосы.
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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.