# 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. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Savannas - **Also known as:** Thomson's Gazelle, Tommy ![Eudorcas thomsonii](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Eudorcas_thomsonii_313407401_%28cropped%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: Светлана Царахова, CC0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eudorcas_thomsonii_313407401_%28cropped%29.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Eudorcas ## 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 - **Rapid Evasion:** Eudorcas thomsonii can accelerate to high speeds quickly because of its powerful leg muscles, helping it escape predators. - **Keen Alertness:** Eudorcas thomsonii has sharp eyesight and hearing that helps them spot potential dangers far across the open plains. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-hyena) (*Crocuta crocuta*) — Hyenas often hunt Thomson's gazelles. - **Eats:** Red Oat Grass (*Themeda triandra*) — A favored grass species in their diet. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Spotted](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spotted): Marked with spots or patches of a different color. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Savanna](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/savanna): This habitat trait denotes species native to savannas, which are grasslands with scattered trees, typically found in tropical or subtropical regions with distinct wet and dry seasons. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Migratory](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/migratory): Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always watch from a distance and never try to chase wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Eudorcas thomsonii? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Eudorcas thomsonii: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eudorcas-thomsonii)