The gerenuk is herbivorous and an efficient browser of more than 80 different species of herbaceous and succulent plants.
Tag: Gerenuk
The gerenuk is endemic to Africa and is also known as the “giraffe gazelle” because of its distinctive, long neck and legs. It uses these lengthy appendages to forage tall herbaceous and succulent plants that most other antelopes can’t reach and is thus one of the most exclusive browsers.