| Antelope of the Metazoic |
Anatolopis sp.
There are actually 5 species of Anatolopis, also called the
"Duckbill antelope". This antelope does not really have a
duck-like bill, per se. But the mouth area is greatly flattened
and flexible to crop down all but the smallest grass shoots,
which is their favorite food.
There are actually 5 species of Anatolopis, also called the
"Duckbill antelope". This antelope does not really have a
duck-like bill, per se. But the mouth area is greatly flattened
and flexible to crop down all but the smallest grass shoots,
which is their favorite food.
Cornudens sp.
This is a heavily built, semi-aquatic antelope. They
have horn material growing down the front of their
face. Part of the reason for this is to provide
protection during courtship battles. Also this feature
helps this animal mow down plants and grasses they
love to feed on.
This is a heavily built, semi-aquatic antelope. They
have horn material growing down the front of their
face. Part of the reason for this is to provide
protection during courtship battles. Also this feature
helps this animal mow down plants and grasses they
love to feed on.
Grandidorcas sp.
This is a giant antelope built in proportion like a
giraffe. Like the giraffe, these antelope are designed to
reach the tops of trees and grab the choicest leaves
and buds. The flexible lips also aid in this action. The
horns are short and rounded and males use them in
courtship battles to tap at each other.
This is a giant antelope built in proportion like a
giraffe. Like the giraffe, these antelope are designed to
reach the tops of trees and grab the choicest leaves
and buds. The flexible lips also aid in this action. The
horns are short and rounded and males use them in
courtship battles to tap at each other.
Lawrencia sp.
This is a medium-sized antelope of the dense
forests. The horns of this species grow out of
the muzzle between the eyes and nose. They are
useless for slamming into each other, but
short-distance nudging takes place with the
males during courtship battles.Though they can
run very fast, to remain elusive in the forest
undergrowth is their best defense.
This is a medium-sized antelope of the dense
forests. The horns of this species grow out of
the muzzle between the eyes and nose. They are
useless for slamming into each other, but
short-distance nudging takes place with the
males during courtship battles.Though they can
run very fast, to remain elusive in the forest
undergrowth is their best defense.
Lepidonasus sp.
This is the "Pinocchio" of the Metazoic. Though
the young are born short-nosed, the nose grows
to be as long as the front legs. This allows this
antelope to feed and still be able to see over the
tall grass where these antelope live.
This is the "Pinocchio" of the Metazoic. Though
the young are born short-nosed, the nose grows
to be as long as the front legs. This allows this
antelope to feed and still be able to see over the
tall grass where these antelope live.
Megacyrtonoceros sp.
This strange-looking antelope has very long,
slender horns that extend outward. These horns
are more used for intimidation than physical
combat. When a battle does break out, the horns
are used like a sword. the long tail is held up as a
communication device, either to alert other
members of the herd of approaching danger or to
alert the lower ranking members who is "top dog".
This strange-looking antelope has very long,
slender horns that extend outward. These horns
are more used for intimidation than physical
combat. When a battle does break out, the horns
are used like a sword. the long tail is held up as a
communication device, either to alert other
members of the herd of approaching danger or to
alert the lower ranking members who is "top dog".
Megalodorcas sp.
This is a very large, plains-dwelling
antelope. The long horns are used to uproot
plants and bushes these animals like to feed
on. At it's highest point, the shoulders, this
antelope is as tall as 4 average-sized men.
They cannot run fast, but can kick at a
predator.
This is a very large, plains-dwelling
antelope. The long horns are used to uproot
plants and bushes these animals like to feed
on. At it's highest point, the shoulders, this
antelope is as tall as 4 average-sized men.
They cannot run fast, but can kick at a
predator.
Myodorcas sp.
These are some of the smallest members of this
family, no bigger than a small poodle. They live
side by side with giants like Megalodorcas and
Praegrandis. They conceal themselves pretty
good in the tall grass where they make their
homes, and only need to watch out for their
heavy-footed neighbors. They are great runners
and leapers, capable of jumping up to 10 feet
straight in the air.
These are some of the smallest members of this
family, no bigger than a small poodle. They live
side by side with giants like Megalodorcas and
Praegrandis. They conceal themselves pretty
good in the tall grass where they make their
homes, and only need to watch out for their
heavy-footed neighbors. They are great runners
and leapers, capable of jumping up to 10 feet
straight in the air.
Otopygus sp.
These are very small antelope, with
enormous ears. They spend their lives
under a large bush and only come out
during the heat of the day, when actually
very few predators are out. The oversized
ears keep this animal cool. They feed on
grass shoots, or will reach up to nabb
leaves from their home bush.
These are very small antelope, with
enormous ears. They spend their lives
under a large bush and only come out
during the heat of the day, when actually
very few predators are out. The oversized
ears keep this animal cool. They feed on
grass shoots, or will reach up to nabb
leaves from their home bush.
Pilitops sp.
This antelope has 4 curly horns on the face and
head. These horns are mostly used for intimidation,
usually without the need for physical combat. The
lifestyle of this animal is parallel that of today's
springbok. They live in small groups on the plains
and when persued by a predator, bounds up and
down to show the persuer this is a quick and tough
adversary.
This antelope has 4 curly horns on the face and
head. These horns are mostly used for intimidation,
usually without the need for physical combat. The
lifestyle of this animal is parallel that of today's
springbok. They live in small groups on the plains
and when persued by a predator, bounds up and
down to show the persuer this is a quick and tough
adversary.
Pygargus sp.
This is a gazelle like antelope of the
Metazoic. Like modern gazelles, this
animal lives in small groups in
association with larger, slower-moving
herbivores. This is their best protection
against most predators.
This is a gazelle like antelope of the
Metazoic. Like modern gazelles, this
animal lives in small groups in
association with larger, slower-moving
herbivores. This is their best protection
against most predators.
Saxotragus sp.
This is a small antelope, about the size of a
miniature poodle. However they are spectacular
leapers. They inhabit cliff areas and are capable
of 60-foot jumps, and are able to land in an area
no bigger than a quarter. Saxotragus is a species
in the sub family known as "pit antelopes", they
have deep pits on the face near the eyes, which
enhances the senses.
This is a small antelope, about the size of a
miniature poodle. However they are spectacular
leapers. They inhabit cliff areas and are capable
of 60-foot jumps, and are able to land in an area
no bigger than a quarter. Saxotragus is a species
in the sub family known as "pit antelopes", they
have deep pits on the face near the eyes, which
enhances the senses.
Tapimimus sp.
These are the smallest hooved
mammals of the Metazoic. They are
unique among antelope because they
do not live on the open areas of the
plains or forests. Instead they dig
burrows in which to roost and seek
refuge. They dig the burrows using
hooves and tusks. The burrows can go
down 25 feet.
These are the smallest hooved
mammals of the Metazoic. They are
unique among antelope because they
do not live on the open areas of the
plains or forests. Instead they dig
burrows in which to roost and seek
refuge. They dig the burrows using
hooves and tusks. The burrows can go
down 25 feet.
The antelope of the Metazoic are more or less
like the antelope of today, some are built like
tanks, some are sleek and graceful leapers
across the ground. The lesser antelopes of today
gave rise to this highly varied family of the
future.
like the antelope of today, some are built like
tanks, some are sleek and graceful leapers
across the ground. The lesser antelopes of today
gave rise to this highly varied family of the
future.
