Topi, hartebeest, Thompson’s gazelle, and waterbuck are all native to African grasslands, savannas, and woodland areas, and they share a herbivorous diet, primarily feeding on grasses and plants. These hoofed mammals belong to the family Bovidae, which includes antelopes, cattle, and goats.
Topi, gazelles, and hartebeests are often collectively referred to as “antelope” due to their similar appearance and behavior. Waterbucks, while also part of the Bovidae family, are less commonly referred to as antelope in everyday language, though they share many traits with their relatives, including their herbivorous diet and preference for open, grassy habitats.
Each of these animals plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems by grazing on vegetation, which helps regulate plant growth and sustain the habitats they share with other species.
转角牛羚、狷羚、汤普森瞪羚、和水羚都原产于非洲的草原、稀树草原和林地地区，主要以草和植物为食，是食草动物。 它们都是有蹄类哺乳动物，属于牛科，后者包括羚羊、牛和山羊。
由于外观和行为相似，高角羚、瞪羚和哈特野牛通常被统称为“羚羊”。虽然水羚也属于牛科，但在日常语言中，它们较少被称为羚羊，尽管它们与这些亲属共享许多特征，包括吃草的习性和对开阔草地环境的偏好。
这些物种中的每一种在它们的生态系统中都扮演着重要角色。它们通过食草来调节植物生长，帮助维持与其他野生动物共享的栖息地的健康。
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus) 转角牛羚
The Topi (Damaliscus lunatus) is a medium-sized antelope, recognizable by their distinctive reddish-brown coats, curved horns, and dark facial markings.
Topis are known for their agility and speed, often seen in large herds grazing on the grasslands. Topis are a key prey species for carnivores, , and are also popular subjects for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers visiting Kenya’s national parks and reserves.
转角牛羚（Damaliscus lunatus）是中型羚羊， 特征是其独特的红棕色皮毛、弯曲的角和深色的面部斑纹。 转角牛羚极其敏捷，奔跑迅速，经常在草原上成群结队地吃草。 转角牛羚是食肉动物的主要猎物，也是参观肯尼亚国家公园和保护区的野生动物爱好者和摄影师的热门拍摄对象。
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Hartebeest 狷羚
Hartebeests are medium-sized African antelopes, similar to topi, but with distinctive features.
They have a reddish-brown coat, a sloping back, and a long, narrow face. What sets them apart from topi is their unique V-shaped, lyre-like horns that extend back and curve forward at the tips.
Topi, on the other hand, have long, curved horns and a less pronounced hump.
狷羚是中型非洲羚羊，与转角牛羚相似，但具有独特的特征。 它们有红棕色的皮毛、倾斜的背部和狭长的脸。 它们与托皮的不同之处在于它们独特的 V 形、类似七弦琴的角，向后延伸并在尖端向前弯曲。 与其不同，转角牛羚有长而弯曲的角和不太明显的驼峰。
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Tompson’s gazelle 汤普森瞪羚
Thomson’s gazelle is small, slender African antelope. They have a tawny coat with a dark stripe running horizontally along their flanks. Their white underparts and rump, along with curved, ringed horns in males, make them easily recognizable.
Their appearance aids in camouflaging them in the grassy savannas.
汤姆森瞪羚是体型较小、细长的非洲羚羊。 它们有黄褐色的皮毛，两侧有一条水平的深色条纹。 它们白色的下体和臀部，以及雄性弯曲的环状角，使它们很容易辨认。 它们的外表有助于在绿草如茵的稀树草原中伪装自己。
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Waterbuck 水羚
Waterbucks are large African antelopes although usually not called so. They have shaggy grayish-brown coats and a white ‘bib’ on their throat, belly, and rump. Their most notable feature is their curved, ridged horns. Males typically have larger and more robust horns than females.
By the name, waterbucks are often associated with aquatic habitats.
水羚是大型非洲羚羊，虽然不这么叫。 它们有蓬松的灰棕色皮毛，喉咙、腹部和臀部有白色的“围兜”。 它们最显着的特征是弯曲的、有脊状的角。 雄性的角通常比雌性更大、更坚硬。顾名思义，水羚常常栖息在有水的地方。
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