gerenuk

/ˈɡɛrəˌnʌk/
noun
  1. A long-necked antelope found in East Africa, known for standing on its hind legs to reach leaves high in bushes and trees.
    • The gerenuk stretched its long neck to nibble leaves from a tall acacia tree.
    • We spotted a gerenuk standing on its hind legs to reach a branch.
    • Gerenuk are well adapted to dry habitats where food is scarce.
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