1. plural of gerenuk; a small, long-necked African antelope with a slender build, found in arid regions of East Africa.
Usage: The singular form is 'gerenuk'.; Also called a 'giraffe gazelle' due to its elongated neck.

Examples

• Gerenuks are adapted to life in dry scrublands where they can reach vegetation other animals cannot.
• The gerenuk's long neck allows it to browse on leaves and branches high above the ground.
• A herd of gerenuks was spotted grazing in the Kenyan savanna.
• Unlike most antelopes, gerenuks often stand on their hind legs to feed, resembling miniature giraffes.
• Gerenuks have become increasingly rare due to habitat loss and drought in East Africa.