Thomson’s gazelle (or Eudorcas thomsonii) is a small species of grazing mammal that lives in Africa’s Serengeti regions of Tanzania and Kenya. It prefers to live in dry grassland – although is also found in woodland – and has a tan coloured back, white underside and a dark stripe on their flank. They also have a tan muzzle, white cheeks and eye region, as well as black streaks running from their eyes to the start of the muzzle. Both sexes have dark, heavily ridged horns – although the male’s are longer and more robust – they both measure an average of 55 to 82cm tall, 80 to 120cm long, and weigh between 20 and 35kg.
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Thomson's gazelle can run at speeds of up to 60mph.
Thomson's gazelle are preyed upon by cheetah, leopards, lions, hyenas, crocodiles, pythons, eagles, African wild dogs, jackals and baboons.
Young male Thomson's gazelle use their horns to fight for dominance, whereas mature males rarely fight and instead engage in ritual displays.
The Thomson's gazelle very rarely drinks, getting the water they need for survival from their diet.
Thomson's gazelle are social animals and often live in large groups, with herds of 700 being seen in the wild.
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