qT=1&tQ=Which antelope below is the smallest in the world?&tC=royal antelope|bluebuck|dik-dik|giant antelope&cC=1&fB=The Royal antelope is a West African antelope measuring only 11 inches tall. They are nocturnal animals and very shy, but also capable of jumping 8 feet when frightened.<br><br>The largest antelope is the Giant eland. They are nocturnal migratory animals that can reach up to 6 feet long and weigh between 500 and 900 lbs.