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Mammals
Gerenuk
Litocranius walleri
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 8-12 years
- Weight
- 28-52 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri) is a herbivore species found in East African thornbush. It typically lives 8-12 years, weighing around 28-52 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the gerenuk: Gerenuks stand on their hind legs to reach high tree branches.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.