Mammal · GBIF taxon 5220148
Cuvier's Gazelle
Gazella cuvieriAlso 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.
MammalMountainHerbivore
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VulnerableConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXVulnerableRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Grasses
- 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
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyBovidae
- SpeciesGazella cuvieri
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
- Low
- Moderate
- High
- 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.
Predator Derek Keats / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Ltshears, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Co-occurring Relative Khendon / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Regional Relative (c) Jim, the Photographer, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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