These Antelope species are endangered animals, which makes the Hirola conservation program difficult to implement. Hirola conservation work is not easy because Hirollas are affected by many types of stressors, including drought, hunger, poaching, and war. The Hirola Basin is also small in size with less than 100 km2 to support this population. However, one way people can protect Hirolas is to make sure development in the Hirola Basin doesn't result in habitat fragmentation or loss. Protecting antelope species in general there are steps that humans need to take in order for antelopes to live longer and healthier lives. Reducing consumption of their main food source due to human encroachment on their natural habitats is one way to help. Antelope thrive on a diet of grasses, leaves, and shoots and can live up to 20 years old in the wild but they are threatened due to changes in their natural habitat.