gerenuk don't need to drink water because they get all the moisture they need from the plants they eat. This unique ability helps them survive in arid environments. How gerenuk get water Diet: Gerenuks eat a variety of leaves, fruits, and flowers. Nasal passages: Gerenuks have specially designed nasal passages that reduce evaporative water loss. Kidneys: Gerenuks have kidneys that concentrate urine to reduce water loss. Other gerenuk adaptations Long necks Gerenuks have long necks that help them reach food that's up to seven feet high. Long legs Gerenuks have long legs that help them reach food that's up to seven feet high. Large eyelashes Gerenuks have large eyelashes that help them navigate dense thickets and thorns. Sensory facial hairs Gerenuks have sensory facial hairs that help them navigate dense thickets and thorns. Habitat Gerenuks live in the arid areas of East Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Tanzania. They prefer semiarid to arid habitats with patches of thorny shrubs like acacias
That means they have the advantage of avoiding river sides and not becoming an ambushed meal. I'm certain they still have the big cats and hyena to avoid.
