"Woody" is a gerenuk, and he is different from other antelopes in one very special way.

"Gerenuk are the only antelope that can stand up on their hind legs," said Zookeeper Amanda Faliano. "They can do this behavior to get the browse that other animals can't."

"Browse" are the leaves on the trees that these animals feed on. It's quite a sight to see Woody standing-just like we can when he's foraging for food.

Zoo visitors are certainly taken by surprise when they see this four-legged animal standing up on two feet.

Gerenuks are found in the in the dry, bushy steppe regions of East-Central Africa. Besides their ability to stand, these antelope are known for their long necks. The name "gerenuk" actually means "giraffe-necked" in the Somali language.

Gerenuks can survive in their dry native habitat without much water. They get most of their water from the leaves and other plants they feed on. These beautiful animals are currently classified as "near-threatened," but are holding their own in the wild.

The zoo reinforces the gerenuk's unique ability to stand up in a training program to help keepers take care of these animals.

"So he stands up tall, we have captured this behavior and we can touch him from that position," Faliano said. "And do blood draws and a whole bunch of other medical procedures if needed."