Antelope

:This article deals with the African herbivorous mammal. For other uses, see Antelope (disambiguation)

Species

There are about 90 species of antelope in about 30 genera of which about 15 are endangered. These include:

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Black Buck Antelope have been imported into the United States, primarily for the purpose of "exotic game hunts", common in Texas. There are no true antelope native to the Americas. The Pronghorn Antelope of the Great Plains belongs to family Antilocapridae. The Mongolian Gazelle (Procapra gutturosa), sometimes classified as an antelope, can run with a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

Related Topics:
Black Buck Antelope - United States - Texas - Pronghorn Antelope - Antilocapridae - Mongolian Gazelle

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Believe it or not, there is no such thing as a Sahara Antelope. This is a common misconception.

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