When people picture an antelope, they often imagine a deer-like mammal with beautiful curving horns. The world “antelope” means “bright eyes” which refers to their large limpid eyes. “Antelope” is used to describe any Bovid (cloven-hoofed animal) that is not a bison, buffalo, cow, goat, or sheep.
Always alert, Antelopes react quickly when They suspect a predator lurking nearby. Sometimes when They spy Lion in the tall grass, Antelopes will bounce (pronk) with all their feet leaving the ground and landing at the same time. They are telling Lion, “I see you!”
Because Antelopes sense danger immediately, many Animals at the waterhole rely on Them to alert Everyone Else. According to the Bushmen, Antelopes can see the hidden. They are the only Animals that can find the hiding place of the God that took their form. Antelope tells people to be attuned to what goes on about you. In this way, you will uncover that which is hidden.
Wisdom of Antelope Includes:
Be Alert to Danger
Beauty and Grace Together
Having Keen Senses
Science Note:
Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), of North America is not an antelope, but is the sole member of an ancient mammal family, which is related to giraffes. While antelopes keep their horns, pronghorns have horns that branch and shed.
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Copyright: Virginia Carper, Animal Teachers, 2009
From Universal Class, fun self-paced classes taught by me:
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Animals For Everyone: Mammals
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