Mammal
Near Threatened
Thomson’s Gazelle
Eudorcas thomsonii
About Thomson’s Gazelle
Smallish gazelle known for speed and jumping; common in the Serengeti migration.
Physical Characteristics
Light brown with a prominent black side stripe.
Habitat
Open plains and grasslands.
Diet
Grasses.
Behavior
Bucks leap when alarmed; graze in mixed herds.
Quick Facts
Category:
Mammal
Conservation Status:
Near Threatened
Best Viewing Times
Daylight hours.
Best Viewing Locations
Serengeti, Masai Steppe.
