gerenuk
/ˈɡɛrəˌnʌk/
noun
- 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.