La gazelle or gazella, is a mammalian antelope that has a unique agility to run and jump, due to its incredible long legs that help it propel itself. They are famous and well known due to their cute appearance and how fast these animals can run. They are merely herbivorous mammals that love to live in large groups.
Gazelle Characteristics
The gazelle is considered a medium-sized animal, they have a quite characteristic and slender body, the most outstanding of these animals are their thin and long legs which help them to run at high speeds which can reach 100 kilometers. for hours in a short race whereas, they can maintain a speed of 50 kilometers per hour while running for a slightly longer time.
They can reach an approximate height of between 86 and 95 cm. while, they can weigh between 55 and 80 kg. All depending on the size of the specimen being observed. This species of animal has quite thick and long antlers, which have a rather ringed shape as far as their pattern is concerned, in general, they are initially found growing towards the back of their head, however, in At a certain point, almost reaching the tip, it changes its growth direction starting to be forward.
There is a great variability as far as the antlers are concerned, this has led several researchers to differentiate between different subspecies of this mammalian species. When we refer to the female specimens, they have slightly smaller and less thick horns than those of the males.
The Thomson's gazelle species is usually known for having a slightly smaller body and for having a black stripe on the sides of its body that stands out when it is on light fur that is a mixture of colors between brown and yellow. This species does not exceed 60 centimeters in height and does not weigh more than 30 kg. This would be the most seen gazelle within the African continent, which is why it is one of the best known to man.
In general, this species has antlers that measure around 30 or 40 cm. tall, its shape is directed backwards while its tip remains pointing forwards. The feeding of these animals consists mainly of the grass that they can find on the ground and some other edible leaves or branches. The tail of these animals are distinctive for having black hair.
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Gazelles have quite good vision, they can see in a range of up to 360º, for this reason, they are perfectly capable of being able to identify a predator that may be lurking at a distance of approximately 300 meters.
The usual habitat of these animals is usually the areas of the plains, those areas that are quite open, with abundant low grasses and some bushes around the place, however, for preventive reasons, these animals usually avoid those places where there are long grasses that can interrupt the vision of possible predators.
Although they can usually be found mostly within the African plains and paddocks, some species can also be seen within the Asian continent. They are Herbivorous animals, because they only feed on herbs that they find in the soil where they live.
How is your reproduction?
When the summer season is culminating, beginning of autumn, the males begin to have their constant fights to obtain the right to mate with their female. When the months of February or March arrive, the females begin their birth processes. In general, females give birth to one calf, which is born completely vulnerable and defenseless, however, it quickly becomes much stronger and begins to be more independent.
The gestation of the offspring lasts around 5 or 6 months, so if they mate between September and November, it is very natural that the offspring are born between the aforementioned months. When the young are born, their mothers keep them hidden among some bushes or among some tall grasses that they find in nearby areas, in this way, you prevent predators from seeing them, since the young are a very easy prey to obtain.
In general, the average lifespan of these animals is around 10 years, however, their lifestyle, and the number of predators they have, can make a specimen live much less than the estimated time. Most of the predators of these animals are the big cats, the Wolf, crocodiles, hyenas and some other carnivorous animals of medium size and good hunting skills.
