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Cuvier's Gazelle

Gazella cuvieri

Also known as Edmi, Atlas Mountain Gazelle, Edmi Gazelle

Cuvier's gazelles are dark brown, mountain-dwelling ungulates adapted to the rugged Atlas Mountains and oak-pine woodlands of North Africa. They typically travel in small groups of three to eight individuals, consisting of a dominant male, several females, and their young offspring. When threatened, they emit short, trumpet-like alarm calls and flick their dark tails rapidly before bounding up steep terrain.

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VulnerableConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXVulnerableRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyGrasses, Oak leaves, Herbs
Predators
  • Caracal
  • Golden Eagle
  • African Golden Wolf
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, agricultural expansion, poaching
HabitatsOpen oak and pine forests, rocky mountain slopes, Mediterranean scrub
Life span10–14 years
Classification
  1. FamilyBovidae
  2. SpeciesGazella cuvieri
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe from a respectful distance without disturbing its natural behavior.
What to notice
Look for a dark grayish-brown coat with a prominent dark side stripe and thick, lyre-shaped horns present on both sexes.
Support conservation
Maintain a wide distance, stay on established trails, and avoid pursuing animals up rocky slopes.
Responsible observation
  • Observation: Use binoculars or a spotting scope to watch herds on steep ridges without flushing them.
  • Patience: Look for movement in early morning or late afternoon when they forage actively.
  • Etiquette: Avoid approaching herds with young calves to prevent unnecessary flight stress.
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