Dama Gazelle
Physical Characteristics
Length: 145 172 cm (65 -75 in )
Horn length: 33 40 cm (15 -18 in)
Tail length: 22- 30 cm (10 -12 in)
Shoulder height: 88 108 cm (40 50 in)
Weight: 40 -85 kg (88 187 lb)
Range: Sahara (from Mauritania to Sudan)
Habitat: Grasslands, Savanna and sub- desert steppes
Diet: grass, shrubs
Status: Critically Endangered. Less than 500 indivuals left in the wild. Population is slowly decreasing.
Reason for the status: Habitat loss, livestock
Gestation period: 5.5 6.0 months
Longevity: 12 years in the wild / 18 years in captivity