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Eudorcas thomsonii

Eudorcas thomsonii

Thomson's gazelle is a graceful animal known for its speed and beautiful, slender body. They live in groups and are often seen jumping high to escape from predators in the African savannas.

Habitat: Savannas

Appearance

The Eudorcas thomsonii is a slender gazelle with a light brown coat, a distinctive black stripe across its flanks, and a white belly. It has a white rump patch that extends below its short, black tail and long, ridged horns that curve backwards then tip forwards.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusEudorcas
Eudorcas thomsonii
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Eudorcas thomsonii

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

A newborn Thomson's gazelle can stand and run within minutes of being born!

Their black flank stripe acts like camouflage, breaking up their shape against the savanna!

They often graze alongside larger animals like wildebeest, relying on their eyes and ears.

Thomson's gazelles get most of the water they need from the plants they eat.

Special abilities

Ability

Rapid Evasion

Eudorcas thomsonii can accelerate to high speeds quickly because of its powerful leg muscles, helping it escape predators.

Ability

Keen Alertness

Eudorcas thomsonii has sharp eyesight and hearing that helps them spot potential dangers far across the open plains.

Ability

Tail Communication

Eudorcas thomsonii can flick its black-tipped tail to signal alarm and warn other gazelles of nearby threats.

Measurements & details

Length
80-120 cm
Weight
15-35 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
80 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
160-180 days

Diet & Feeding

This gazelle is a herbivore that enjoys munching on short grasses and leafy plants.

Primary Foods

  • Short grasses
  • Clover
  • Herbs
  • Forbs

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

eaten by

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

A primary prey animal for cheetahs.

eaten by

Lion

Panthera leo

A common prey for lions in the savanna.

eaten by

Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Hyenas often hunt Thomson's gazelles.

eats

Red Oat Grass

Themeda triandra

A favored grass species in their diet.

Traits

Also known as

Thomson's GazelleTommy

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch from a distance and never try to chase wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eudorcas thomsonii?

80-120 cm

How much does Eudorcas thomsonii weigh?

15-35 kg

How long does Eudorcas thomsonii live?

10-15 years

How fast can Eudorcas thomsonii move?

80 km/h

What does Eudorcas thomsonii eat?

This gazelle is a herbivore that enjoys munching on short grasses and leafy plants.

Where is Eudorcas thomsonii usually found?

Savannas

How does Eudorcas thomsonii hunt?

Grazing

How many babies does Eudorcas thomsonii usually have?

1

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