A species of antelope with remarkably long and slender limbs and neck, reminiscent of a small giraffe (illustration). The name Gerenuk means "giraffe neck" in Somali. A mammal of the Bovidae family in the order Artiodactyla. Compared to the body, the head, especially the jaw area, is small, and males have well-built horns 32-44 cm long that curve backward at first and then extend upward. The body is reddish brown all over except for the white underside. However, the back is dark, creating a contrast with the light-colored sides of the body. The large eyes are surrounded by white. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
四肢と首が著しく細長く,小さなキリンを思わせるアンテロープの1種(イラスト)。ジェレヌクの名は,ソマリ語で〈キリンの首〉の意。偶蹄目ウシ科の哺乳類。体に比較して頭部,とくに顎口(がつこう)部が小さく,雄には,はじめ後方に湾曲し,次いで上方にのびる長さ32~44cmのしっかりしたつくりの角がある。体色は白色の腹面を除いて全身赤褐色。ただし,背中側は暗色で,明色の体側面とコントラストをつくる。大きな目の周囲は白色。
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