Thomson's gazelle
Gazella thomsoni
Key identification features
A small gazelle with a rufous brown back, a white belly and a prominent black stripe along its flank. Has a black and white stripe on the side of its face. Only males have horns. HB 90-110 cm. Wt 10-30 kg.
Habitat and social behaviour
Open savannas. Found in small, dynamic groups ranging from 5 to over 100 individuals.
Similar species
The Grants gazelle is much larger, lacks the prominent black and white facial markings, and has a much less pronounced black side stripe.
Distribution Map
Historical Distribution Map
References for historical distribution map
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