Gazelle
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Gazelle
Gazella
Gazelles are graceful animals known for their speed and agility. They have beautiful, slender bodies and long, curved horns. Gazelles live in open grasslands and can run very fast to escape from predators.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Gazelle has a slender, elegant build with long, thin legs designed for speed. Its coat is typically fawn to reddish-brown, starkly contrasted by a white belly and a distinctive dark stripe along its flanks. Many species also feature ringed or ridged horns.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusGazella
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A group of gazelles is known as a 'herd' or, charmingly, a 'spring'.
Baby gazelles are called 'fawns' and can run within hours of birth!
Some gazelles stomp their feet or flick their tails to warn others of danger.
They use their excellent sense of smell to find the freshest, juiciest plants to eat.
Special abilities
Ability
Speed Demon
Gazelle can sprint up to 97 km/h because of its powerful legs and lightweight body, helping them escape fast predators.
Ability
Acrobatic Jumper
Gazelle has a unique 'pronking' jump, where all four feet leave the ground, which helps signal danger to predators.
Ability
Keen-Eyed Watcher
Gazelle has large, expressive eyes that help them spot movement from far away across the open plains, alerting them to threats.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 90-150 cm
- Weight
- 15-75 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 97 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 150-180 days
Diet & Feeding
Gazelles munch on various plants like grasses, leaves, and shoots to stay healthy and energetic.
Primary Foods
- grasses
- leaves
- shrubs
- forbs
- shoots
- herbs
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
main predator in open savannas
eaten by
Lion
Panthera leo
large predator of adult gazelles
eaten by
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
targets fawns and weaker adults in packs
eats
Umbrella Thorn Acacia
Acacia tortilis
browses leaves and pods from this hardy tree
eats
Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon
grazes on the plentiful shoots of this common grass
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
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.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
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.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Admire gazelles from a safe distance and never approach them in the wild.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Gazelle?
90-150 cm
How much does Gazelle weigh?
15-75 kg
How long does Gazelle live?
10-15 years
How fast can Gazelle move?
97 km/h
What does Gazelle eat?
Gazelles munch on various plants like grasses, leaves, and shoots to stay healthy and energetic.
Where is Gazelle usually found?
Grasslands
How does Gazelle hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Gazelle usually have?
1
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