Speke'S Gazelle
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Speke'S Gazelle
gazella spekei
The Speke's Gazelle is a graceful animal that loves to run and leap in the grasslands. With its beautiful coat and elegant horns, it's like a dancer of the savanna!
Habitat: Dry grasslands and savannas in East Africa
Appearance
The Speke'S Gazelle has a distinctive, fleshy, inflated proboscis (nose) that hangs over its mouth. Its coat is sandy-brown on the upper parts, fading to white underneath, with a broad, dark horizontal stripe separating these colors. It also features a white rump patch and short, ringed horns on both males and females.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusGazella
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby gazelles can stand and run within minutes of being born!
Its unique nose can inflate like a balloon when it makes alarm calls!
Male gazelles mark their territory using special scent glands below their eyes!
These gazelles can survive long periods without drinking water from plants!
Special abilities
Ability
Honking Horn
Speke'S Gazelle can inflate its unique proboscis to create a loud honking sound that helps them warn the herd of danger.
Ability
Desert Walker
Speke'S Gazelle has evolved to survive long periods without drinking because they get most of their water from the plants they eat.
Ability
Lightning Start
Speke'S Gazelle can reach incredibly high speeds very quickly because of their strong leg muscles that help them escape predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 90-100 cm
- Weight
- 25-40 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years
- Top Speed
- 90 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 170-180 days
Diet & Feeding
These gazelles are herbivores, mostly munching on grasses and juicy leaves to get energy and water.
Primary Foods
- Grasses
- Leaves
- Forbs
- Shrubs
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
A top predator in its habitat, often hunts gazelles.
eaten by
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
Hyenas are significant predators of adult and young gazelles.
eaten by
African Golden Wolf
Canis lupaster
Preys on young or sick gazelles.
eats
Red Acacia
Acacia etbaica
Gazelles browse on the leaves and pods of acacia trees.
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.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
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.
Also known as
East African GazelleSpeke GazelleSpeke's Antelope
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Speke'S Gazelle?
The easiest way to identify Speke'S Gazelle is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Speke'S Gazelle?
90-100 cm
How much does Speke'S Gazelle weigh?
25-40 kg
How long does Speke'S Gazelle live?
10-12 years
How fast can Speke'S Gazelle move?
90 km/h
What does Speke'S Gazelle eat?
These gazelles are herbivores, mostly munching on grasses and juicy leaves to get energy and water.
Where is Speke'S Gazelle usually found?
Dry grasslands and savannas in East Africa
How does Speke'S Gazelle hunt?
Grazing
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