Soemmerring’s Gazelle

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

  •  This is a tall gazelle with tan flanks, gradually turning to white on belly and long black horns

HEAD TO BODY LENGTH: 125 – 150 cm ( 4.1 to 5.0 ft )

HORN LENGTH: 58 cm ( 1.9 feet )

Tail Length: 18 -28 cm ( 7.2 – 11.2 feet )

SHOULDER HEIGHT: 85 -92 cm ( 2.3 to 3.0 feet )

WEIGHT:   35 -45 kg ( 77- 99 lbs )

RANGE:  Northeastern Africa

HABITAT:  Semi-arid grasslands and open scrublands

FOOD:  Grasses

STATUS: Endangered. They are declining

REASON FOR STATUS: Overhunting and habitat destruction

GESTATION PERIOD:  198 days

LIFESPAN: YRS IN WILD –

 

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