The hirola is a medium-sized antelope, tan to rufous-tawny in colour with slightly lighter under parts, predominantly white inner ears and a white tail which extends down to the hocks. It has very sharp, …

Basic facts about Hirola: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

To protect and increase the numbers and distribution of hirola through participatory conservation, education, community involvement and international support.

Our guide to the world’s most endangered antelope - the hirola, including why they are sometimes known as four eyed antelopes, and why their populations have declined.

The Hirola sanctuary at Ishaqbini in Garissa County has proven that eliminating natural predators (lions, hyenas, cheetahs), as well protecting Hirola against human predators, directly resulted in a nearly …

Jul 8, 2024 · Hirola Antelope Habitat The Hirola’s geographic range is on Africa’s open, grassy plains. This antelope is a grazer but a fairly specialized one. It does not feed on long grass but centers its …

Mar 24, 2026 · The hirola, scientifically known as Beatragus hunteri, is a critically endangered antelope species found in a small area in Africa. This medium-sized antelope is characterized by its tan to …

The Hirola, also called the “four-eyed antelope” due to its distinct facial markings, is one of Africa’s most endangered and unique species. Native to a small region between Kenya and Somalia, this critically …

May 13, 2020 · Hirola live at the wildlife-livestock-human interface and risk of spillover from domestic species into the hirola population is the driving force behind our disease surveillance efforts. Our aim …

Oct 13, 2025 · Meet The “Four-Eyed” Hirola, The World’s Most Endangered Antelope With Fewer Than 500 Left We promise that's actually its nickname and that we're not dishing out a playground insult.