Standing for a mealSourced
An antelope rises on its hind legs to browse
The gerenuk stands upright on its hind legs and extends its long neck to reach foliage. It can browse more than two metres above the ground. A change of posture gives this antelope access to food higher than it could reach on all fours.
Its dining position raises the reach of its neck.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05