Here's why:
* Safety in numbers: Herds offer protection from predators. The collective vigilance of many eyes makes it harder for predators to ambush them.
* Resource sharing: Herds help antelopes find better grazing areas and water sources.
* Reproductive success: Being in a herd can increase the chances of finding a mate.
* Raising young: The protection of a herd is vital for young antelopes who are vulnerable to predators.
However, not all antelope species travel in herds. Some, like the solitary dik-dik, are more solitary. But the majority of antelopes do live in social groups.