GERENUK- Sticking its neck out to survive

The gerenuk (litocranius walleri) is always fun to watch on safari. The word gerenuk means giraffe neck in Somali. That long neck is its key in getting hard to reach food so it can survive among other plant eating animals.
Gerenuks live in small groups which may roam a few square miles. Like most wildlife, the biggest problem facing them is habitat loss and fragmentation by humans. They can be over 3 feet at the shoulder and weigh around 100 pounds.
Many predators including: humans, lions, wild dogs, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals will try to keep it from reaching its old age of 10-15 years.
The gerenuk conservation status is considered near threatened by the IUCN
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Help the Gerenuk:
African Wildlife Foundation
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Ultimate Ungulate
http://www.ultimateungulate.com/
Gerenuk research project
http://www.giconline.org/r-gerenuk.asp

*Wildlife footage filmed in Samburu Park, Kenya Africa.

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[lastsaracen]

I'm bit confused when it comes to identifying the genus of the Gerenuk, I know it belongs to the Bovid order and gazelle family but what is the genus? Other than that, great video.

[briczar22]

@lastsaracen The Genus is Litocranius. Eastern African antelopes. Thanks for watching :)

[Bluestarwarrior1]

How long do Gerenuk's live?

[briczar22]

@Bluestarwarrior1 A smart one could live to be about 10.

[hazleybean]

thi sis a really good video! i love gerenuks now! <3

[briczar22]

thanks!

[doglostflorida]

Adorable, never seen a Gerenuks before. Great video really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[jdfox1]

Thank you! Good video!

[RaptorianAssasin]

So I guess one day a giraffe desided to do an impala. I can't make it any more believable...

[lastsaracen]

Thanks for the 'genus' information. However, another question arises. I always thought deers belong to the Bovid order, Aren't antelopes and deers similar, i.e. hooved animals with horns and antlers? I was very surprised when I came across this the other day.

[aden0012]

I love this video

[blueberry01120]

HAHA It looks funny. Edward Cullen (Inside Joke)

[BakaniBoko]

Lol. Ice cream.

[JasonBranch443]

Me too LMAO!! ZT2 is the best =]