Tragelaphus oryx
Pofu (Swahili)

Conservation status

Least concern

Habitat

Semi-desert areas, grasslands, savannahs

Biology

These antelopes live in herds consisting of one male and a number of females with their young. Although they look rather sedate, these large animals can run at great speed.They are perfectly adapted to high temperatures, simply raising their body temperature in hot conditions so as not to sweat, thus conserving water.