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A gazelle is an antelope of the genus Gazella. Gazelles are known as swift animals; they can reach speeds of up to 100 km/hour, and maintain speeds of 50 km/h for a long time. Gazelles are mostly found in the grasslands and savannas of Africa, but also in south-west Asia. They live in large herds and eat grass.
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Taxonmony
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Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
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Source: Wikipedia Read more about Gazelles
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INFO LINKS
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Dama Gazelle
theBigZoo.com
About Dama Gazelle Read More
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Thomson's Gazelle
National Geographic
Thomson's Gazelle fact sheet and pictures; video clip Read More
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Gazelle
Infoplease.com
"gazelle, name for the many species of delicate, graceful antelopes of the genus Gazella, inhabiting arid, open country". Narrative on Gazelles Read More
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Thomson's Gazelle
Kenya Beasts
Pictures of Thomson's Gazelle and brief description. "Thomson's Gazelle, Gazella thomsoni, is the smallest of Kenya's gazelles and is the favoured prey of the Cheetah". Read More
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Addra Gazelle
Honolulu Zoo
"Gazelles of both sexes usually have horns which are ringed and are medium to long in length and curved like an "S"". Information on diet, behavior, reproduction, distribution,etc. Read More
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Cuvier's Gazelle
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
"Cuvier's gazelles inhabit the semi-desert steppes of Northern Africa, primarily Morocco, Northern Algeria and Tunia". Narrative on Cuvier's Gazelle; includes habitat, food, and behavioral information Read More
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Mhorr Gazelle
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
"Among the largest gazelle, mhorrs measure up to 30 inches at the shoulder".
Narrative on Mhorr Gazelle; includes habitat, food, and behavioral information Read More
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Slender-Horned Gazelle
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Narrative on Slender-Horned Gazelle; includes habitat, food, and behavioral information Read More
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Grant's Gazelle
African Wildlife Foundation
Detailed fact sheet Read More
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Thomson's Gazelle
African Wildlife Foundation
Detailed fact sheet Read More
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Slender-Horned Gazelle
Sedgwick County Zoo
Slender-Horned Gazelle fact sheet Read More
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Dorcas Gazelle
PBS
Brief description and image Read More
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