They are browses, but will graze but only in summer. The will also dig up roots if browse is short. They have a gland on the crown of the head, and a gland found in the groin. Males live in areas overlapping female's areas, it is not sure if they are territorial or not. They will live in one area unless they are forced to move due to draught or food shortage.
Males can be very dangerous if wounded or hunted and have been known to kill humans and leopard.
They are very shy antelope and may live close to settlements for a long time before being noticed. Females give birth to 1 young after a gestation period of around 6 months. Wild dog, hyena and leopard are their main predators.