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plural nyalas or nyala
: an antelope (Tragelaphus angasii) of southeastern Africa with vertical white stripes on the sides of the body, a dorsal crest of hair from the neck to the base of the tail, and in the male shaggy black hair along the underside
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: a related antelope (T. buxtoni) of Ethiopia
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Also, some koala joeys make a big move, while a young nyala must be hand-raised before returning to its herd.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2021
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2021
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“Nyala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nyala. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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