Metazoica Antelope

Metazoica antelopes (Megalodorcidae) are a subfamily of antelopes most closely related to the small antelopes of the genus Eudorcas and may have evolved from a prehistoric group of antelopes resembling Eudorcas antelopes (which may have resembled a modern day Thomson's gazelle) around 55-45 million years ago in the Eocene. The "true" Gigantelope is not part of this family, despite its appearance, but is due to convergent evolution. All known Metazoica antelope species are herbivorous and, depending on a species, are grazers, browsers, or mixed feeders. Some species of these antelopes are solitary animals that only meets other antelopes of their species during mating seasons, while the more social species can be herd-dwelling animals for safety in numbers. All known species of Metazoica antelopes are listed as Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, and many species being able to tolerate most of human activities, with some of these antelopes adapting to life in the cities and suburbs.