Gazelle | African Plains Mammal, Antelope Species & Adaptations
WEBSoemmering’s gazelle (N. soemmeringii) inhabits the arid savanna country of northeast Africa, where it is the ecological equivalent of Grant’s gazelle. Clark’s gazelle ( Ammordorcas clarkei ) of northeast Africa is also known as the dibatag .
Thomson's gazelle - Wikipedia
WEBThomson's gazelle lives in East Africa's savannas and grassland habitats, particularly the Serengeti region of Kenya and Tanzania. It has narrow habitat preferences, preferring short grassland with dry, sturdy foundation. [ 17 ]
Grant's gazelle - Wikipedia
WEBGrant's gazelle (Nanger granti) is a relatively large species of gazelle antelope, distributed from northern Tanzania to South Sudan and Ethiopia, and from the Kenyan coast to Lake Victoria. [3] Its Swahili name is swala granti. [4] It was named for a 19th-century British explorer, James Grant.
Thomson’s Gazelles Facts, Threats, & Conservation | IFAW
WEBNamed after Joseph Thomson—a 19th-century geologist and explorer—Thomson’s gazelles are small- to medium-sized antelopes native to East Africa. Colloquially known as ‘tommies’, they are predominantly found in the savannahs and grasslands of countries like Kenya and Tanzania.
Grant’s Gazelle - African Wildlife Foundation
WEBGrant's gazelle is common among East African gazelle species but still faces threats. AWF conserves gazelle habitat in the region to prevent population declines.
8 Facts You Might Not Know About Gazelles - Treehugger
WEBOct 28, 2020 · Gazelles are famously fleet-footed members of the antelope family, living primarily in dry, open habitats like deserts and grasslands. They tend to gather in migratory or nomadic herds, remaining...
Thomson's Gazelle - African Wildlife Foundation
WEBWhat is a Thomson’s gazelle? These small gazelles, named for researcher Joseph Thomson, have light-brown coats with dark stripes running down their sides, a white patch on their rumps extending underneath the tail, and ridged horns that curve backward.
Grant’s Gazelles: Facts, Habitat, & Conservation - IFAW
WEBGrant’s gazelle is a medium-sized antelope species native to East Africa. They have tan or light brown coats, white bellies, long, lyre-shaped horns, and a distinctive white rump with dark stripes running along their sides.
Thomson's Gazelle - National Geographic
WEBThomson's gazelles are medium-sized antelopes found in East Africa. Herds. These grazing antelopes live in herds, which can consist of as few as ten or as many as several hundred animals.
The Gazelle: Habitat, Characteristics and Behavior - My Animals
WEBJan 19, 2020 · 3 minutes. From lions to crocodiles, Africa is home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife. Today, however, we're going to be taking a closer look at the gazelle. Who hasn’t watched transfixed as a heard of gazelles leapt gracefully across the African savanna – even if it was only on TV?
Skip to content