qT=1&tQ=The gerenuk antelope is found in East Africa. What does “gerenuk” mean?&tC=giraffe-necked|lion’s roar|sword-like|internet-savvy&cC=1&fB=Gerenuk is a Somalian word, used to describe these shy graceful animals. Gerenuks live in small herds throughout eastern Africa. <br><br>Their long necks make it easy for them to find food, since they don’t have to compete with other antelopes. They stand on their hind legs and stretch their long necks out to tree branches. This allows them to reach food that’s 6 to 8 feet off the ground.