# Gazella Subgutturosa The Gazella Subgutturosa, also known as the goitered gazelle, is a graceful animal that can leap great distances. These gazelles are known for their beautiful, slender bodies and are often seen bounding across open grasslands. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Open grasslands and semi-desert areas in Central Asia. - **Also known as:** Asian Gazelle ![Gazella Subgutturosa](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Kuhertajagaselli_Korkeasaari.jpg&width=800) Photo: kallerna, Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kuhertajagaselli_Korkeasaari.jpg) ## Appearance The Gazella Subgutturosa has a pale, sandy-colored coat with a distinctly white belly and a short tail. Males possess striking black, lyre-shaped horns that curve forward. It stands out by lacking strong facial markings found on many other gazelle species. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Gazella ## Interesting facts - Baby gazelles are often twins, doubling their chances of survival! - Males inflate their necks like a balloon to impress females! - They get almost all their water from munching on plants, not drinking! - They sometimes travel hundreds of kilometers in huge herds looking for food! ## Special abilities - **Speed Demon:** Gazella Subgutturosa can run up to 80 km/h because of its long, powerful legs that help them escape predators swiftly. - **Desert Thriver:** Gazella Subgutturosa can get most of its water from the plants it eats, helping them survive in very dry desert habitats. - **Throat Puffer:** Male Gazella Subgutturosa can inflate their throats during mating season to attract females and show their strength. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 90-115 cm - **Weight:** 18-45 kg - **Lifespan:** 7-12 years - **Speed:** 80 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1-2 - **Gestation:** 150-155 days ## Diet & Feeding These herbivores munch on a variety of plants like grasses, leaves, and desert shrubs. - **Primary Foods:** Grasses, Forbs, Leaves, Shrubs, Desert succulents - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Grey Wolf (*Canis lupus*) — Wolves are a primary predator of the Goitred Gazelle. - **Eaten by:** [Leopard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/leopard) (*Panthera pardus*) — Leopards prey on gazelles where their habitats overlap. - **Eaten by:** Eurasian Lynx (*Lynx lynx*) — Lynx can hunt younger or smaller gazelles in their range. - **Eats:** [Feather Grass](https://www.snappit.app/explore/feather-grass) (*Stipa capillata*) — Feather grass is a common food source for these gazelles. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [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. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [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. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Gazella Subgutturosa? 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 Gazella Subgutturosa? 90-115 cm ### How much does Gazella Subgutturosa weigh? 18-45 kg ### How long does Gazella Subgutturosa live? 7-12 years ### How fast can Gazella Subgutturosa move? 80 km/h ### What does Gazella Subgutturosa eat? These herbivores munch on a variety of plants like grasses, leaves, and desert shrubs. ### Where is Gazella Subgutturosa usually found? Open grasslands and semi-desert areas in Central Asia. ### How does Gazella Subgutturosa 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: [Gazella Subgutturosa: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/gazella-subgutturosa)