博茨瓦纳大草原
热带稀树草原上的南非剑羚,博茨瓦纳大草原 (© Karine Aigner/Tandem Stills + Motion)
这些羚羊是真正的宝石(These antelopes are real gems)
鸣笛,高高的头!这里的特色是一群羚羊,一种大型羚羊,统治着非洲西南部广阔的大草原。它们原产于博茨瓦纳、纳米比亚、南非和津巴布韦部分地区的干旱地区,主要在卡拉哈里沙漠和纳米布沙漠中繁衍生息。它们可以在极度干燥的条件下生存,并且可以在没有水的情况下存活数周,从它们吃的食物中获得水分。此外,gemsboks是一名熟练的跑步者,其速度高达每小时37英里。它们的显著特征是它们明显细长、笔直的角。尽管两性都拥有这些强大的防御能力,但雌性的角往往略长、更光滑,而雄性的角更厚、基部更宽。所以,若你们发现自己身处卡拉哈里的沙质平原,请留意这些沙漠宝石。
原文:
Horns up, heads high! Featured here is a group of gemsboks, a large antelope, reigning over the sprawling savannahs in southwestern Africa. Indigenous to the arid territories of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and parts of Zimbabwe, they thrive mainly within the Kalahari and Namib Deserts. They can survive in extremely dry conditions and can go without water for weeks, getting moisture from the food they eat. Moreover, gemsboks are adept runners, achieving speeds of up to 37 miles per hour. Their distinguishing trait is their notably elongated, straight horns. Although both genders possess these formidable defences, the females' horns tend to be slightly longer and sleeker while the males' horns are thicker with broader bases. So, if you ever find yourself in the sandy plains of the Kalahari, keep an eye out for these desert gems.
《© Karine Aigner/Tandem Stills + Motion》