Most are fairly slender, graceful animals that resemble deer. The great majority of antelopes are native to Africa.
Most antelopes are grassland species, but some inhabit forests, deserts, or steep mountains.
ST indicates a species or group that is generally solitary and territorial. The nilgai and four-horned antelope have very short horns, while kudus boast the longest. These antelopes also boast white spots and stripes, which are most striking in the bongo. Most inhabit forests or woodlands, though elands are found in grasslands or brush country. Growing to a weights of over a ton, this is the largest of antelopes.