The hairy antelope is a species of antelope found in Africa. It is also known as the white-tailed GNU, which is derived from its scientific name, Connochaetes gnou. The GNU is one of the most recognizable antelopes due to its distinctive long, shaggy coat and curved horns. It is a large antelope, standing up to 1.5 meters tall and weighing up to 300 kilograms. The GNU is an herbivore, feeding on grasses, shrubs, and other vegetation. It is a highly social animal, living in large herds and migrating across the African savannah.