Found only in the Old World, antelopes concentrated in Africa with 84 out of 89 species found there. All antelope have permanent unbranched horns which grow throughout the animal's life. Antelope have excellent vision. Their eyes are large and situated on the sides of the head to allow a wide field of vision. Their main defense is fleeing from predators and they are very fast runners.
Antelope are efficient users of grassland.
Some species migrate. All species have slightly different food requirements and this determines where they are distributed within the major habitats. The lesser kudu is one of the most elegant and graceful of the antelopes. Only the males have horns. Female and young lesser kudu are reddish brown in color.