Nyala

/na‍ɪˈɑːlɐ/

/naɪˈɑːlə/

[noun]

Nyala

[NOUN]

a large and majestic antelope species found in Southern Africa, known for its distinctive shaggy coat

synonyms : Tragelaphus angasi

What is a "nyala"?

The Nyala is a beautiful and graceful antelope species native to Southern Africa. It has a distinctive appearance, with a shaggy coat that varies in color from reddish-brown to grayish-brown, and striking facial markings including a white chevron between the eyes and white stripes on the face. Males are larger than females and have long, spiral horns that can reach up to 80 centimeters (31 inches) in length. Nyalas are known for their elusive behavior and are typically found in dense woodlands and thickets, making them well-adapted to their natural habitat. They are known for their agile and graceful movements, making them a prized sighting on safari and a popular subject for wildlife photography.

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Examples

1. come down here this huge nice nyala here so we're in the reeds here in the sand river.

2. Coyote it's a nyala.

3. When I went to Nyala in Darfur in 2011, I was fortunate enough to work with a large group of African women who were cooks in the schools in the camp.

4. day two with the deckers, today we're gonna go out and see if we can find Nyala we went out yesterday didn't see any Nyala

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