When it comes to antelopes, no place on earth has a greater variety than Africa. Some 72 native species have been identified on the continent. Antelope are smooth-haired, hollow-horned, grass-eaters. They are nimble and known for their speed.
Below is a juvenile Coke's hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus cokii), spotted on the great plains of the Serengeti. The hartebeest is one of Africa's larger antelopes. Mature adults can run at speeds up to 55 km/h (and turn on a dime!).