The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Hirola
Beatragus hunteri
The 'four-eyed antelope', last member of its genus, whose prominent scent glands sit like a second pair of eyes below the real ones.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
The 'four-eyed antelope', last member of its genus, whose prominent scent glands sit like a second pair of eyes below the real ones.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~500 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2017 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Cetartiodactyla |
| Family | Bovidae |
| Range | Kenya, Somalia |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The sole surviving species of the genus Beatragus.
- Has never been successfully kept in captivity.
From the collection
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Hirola art print
Museum-grade art print from the Hirola plate.
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Hirola notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Hirola plate.
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