Dama Gazelle
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Dama Gazelle
nanger dama
The Dama Gazelle is known for its graceful appearance and long legs. These beautiful animals can run very fast and love to leap across the open grasslands!
Habitat: They live in the grasslands and savannas of North Africa.
Appearance
The Dama Gazelle has a striking reddish-fawn coat on its back and sides, sharply contrasting with a pure white belly, rump, and legs. It features a distinct white patch extending over its face, often bordered by a reddish-brown forehead, and slender, S-shaped black horns.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusNanger
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
A baby Dama Gazelle, called a fawn, can stand and run within hours of being born!
Dama Gazelles are the largest type of gazelle in the world, making them stand out.
Each gazelle has unique horn rings, like tree rings, that can help scientists estimate its age!
They use a unique 'stotting' jump, where all four legs leave the ground at once!
Special abilities
Ability
Speed Demon
Dama Gazelle can run incredibly fast, up to 75 km/h, because of its long, slender legs and powerful muscles that help it escape predators.
Ability
Water Saver
Dama Gazelle has a special adaptation to survive long periods without drinking water, getting all the moisture it needs from the plants it eats.
Ability
Alert Ears
Dama Gazelle has large, mobile ears that help them pick up faint sounds from far away, allowing them to detect predators approaching quickly.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 140-165 cm
- Weight
- 35-75 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-18 years
- Top Speed
- 75 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 180-200 days
Diet & Feeding
These herbivores munch on grasses, leaves, and shrubs, getting all their nutrients from plants.
Primary Foods
- grasses
- acacia leaves
- shrubs
- herbs
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Lion
Panthera leo
Lions are apex predators that hunt Dama Gazelles in their shared habitats.
eaten by
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Cheetahs, known for their speed, frequently target Dama Gazelles.
eaten by
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
Wild dog packs hunt Dama Gazelles, using teamwork to pursue them.
eats
Umbrella Thorn Acacia
Acacia tortilis
Gazelles browse on the leaves and pods of acacia trees.
eats
Buffelgrass
Cenchrus ciliaris
A common grass species that Dama Gazelles graze on for food.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Addra GazelleDama AntelopeNanger Gazelle
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Dama Gazelle?
140-165 cm
How much does Dama Gazelle weigh?
35-75 kg
How long does Dama Gazelle live?
10-18 years
How fast can Dama Gazelle move?
75 km/h
What does Dama Gazelle eat?
These herbivores munch on grasses, leaves, and shrubs, getting all their nutrients from plants.
Where is Dama Gazelle usually found?
They live in the grasslands and savannas of North Africa.
How does Dama Gazelle hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Dama Gazelle usually have?
1
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