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Topi
Topis (''Damaliscus lunatus jimela'') are a highly social and fast antelope species of the genus ''Damaliscus''. Topi is a subspecies of the tsessebe, an African antelope.The species is to be found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.
==Description==
Topi resemble hartebeest but have a darker coloration and lack sharply angled horns. They have elongated heads, a distinct hump at the base of the neck, and reddish brown bodies with dark purple patchings on their upper legs. They also have a mask-like dark coloration on the face. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.〔 Their coats are made of short, shiny hairs.〔 They range in mass from . Head-and-body length can range from and the tail measures . They are a tall species, ranging in height from at the shoulder.〔Burnie D and Wilson DE (Eds.) 2005. ''Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife''. DK Adult ISBN 0789477645〕〔(Topi videos, photos and facts – ''Damaliscus lunatus'' ). ARKive. Retrieved on 2013-01-16.〕 Males tend to be larger and darker than females. Topi also have preorbital glands that secrete clear oil and the front legs have hoof glands.〔 When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph)〔(African Game Guide Hartebeest ). Worldsafarixpeditions.com. Retrieved on 2013-01-16.〕 although they typically travel at a jog. They are one of the fastest antelopes in Africa.
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