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Royal Antelope
Neotragus pygmaeus
The Royal Antelope is the smallest antelope species in the world, native to the dense, humid forests of West Africa. Adults stand only about 25 centimeters (10 inches) at the shoulder and are characterized by their delicate, slender legs and reddish-brown coat with a white under…
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- Despite being antelopes, Royal Antelopes do not form herds and are usually seen alone or in monogamous pairs.
- The Royal Antelope is so small that it can fit comfortably on a human's open hand. Its disproportionately long hind legs allow it to leap up to 2.5 meters in a single bound, many times its own body length. Unlike many other antelopes, only males have tiny, spike-like horns.
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