Dama Gazelle
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Tallest of the gazelles, the critically endangered dama gazelle roams Niger’s Sahel dunes, nibbling thorny shrubs and acacias. Its cinnamon neck and snow-white body stand out against the sand, yet poaching and pasture loss have pushed numbers perilously low.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Desert
Diet:Herbivore
Continents:Africa
Size:90–110 cm at the shoulder
Weight:35–75 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Small_group
Lifespan:12–15 years in the wild