Mammal · GBIF taxon 7261427
Thomson's Gazelle
Eudorcas thomsoniiAlso known as Tommie, Tommies
Thomson's gazelles roam the open grasslands of East Africa, relying on exceptional speed and agility to outrun predators like cheetahs. Recognized by their crisp white bellies, rich tan coats, and bold black side stripes, these social ungulates move in fluid herds following seasonal rains. When threatened, they often perform stotting, leaping stiff-legged into the air to signal alertness to both predators and herd members.
SavannaFast RunnerHerbivore
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Grasses
- Herbs
- Shrub leaves
Predators
- Cheetah
- Lion
- Leopard
ThreatsHabitat loss, human encroachment, and agricultural expansion
HabitatsOpen savannas and short-grass plains
Life span10–12 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderArtiodactyla
- FamilyBovidae
- GenusEudorcas
- SpeciesEudorcas thomsonii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observing Herds: Use binoculars or a telephoto lens from safari vehicles to avoid triggering flight responses.
- Watch for Stotting: Look for high vertical jumps with stiff legs when a herd detects potential danger.
- Distinguishing Features: Look for the dark lateral stripe separating the tan back from the white belly.
Competitor no rights reserved, uploaded by Simon Tonge · cc0
Predator "Portrait of a Cheetah Cub" by Steve Wilson - over 10 million views Thanks !! is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. · cc-by
Close Relative Chepry 💬 (Andrzej Barabasz) 📷 🇵🇱 / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Relative (c) Fabrice Stoger, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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