Roans are known to make three different unusual noises: a high-pitched squeal when they are upset, snorting when alarmed, and a low hissing sound when wounded.

Roans form harem groups of 5-15 females with a single mature bull.

Roan bulls fight to see who will be the dominant leader of the herd.  The losers will be outcasts and forced to live in bachelor herds.

Prior to fighting, both of the roan antelope fighters are known to get down on their knees and display their horns.

The roan antelope is named for the roan color that distinguishes their coats from other antelope.