Soemmerring's Gazelle

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Soemmerring's gazelle drifts across Horn-of-Africa savannas, its sand-tan coat and white rump melting into the heat haze. Browsing dry grasses and thorny shrubs, this water-wise antelope now hangs on in scattered herds after decades of hunting and shrinking range.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Savanna
Diet:Herbivore
Continents:Africa
Size:75–90 cm at the shoulder
Weight:35–45 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Herd
Lifespan:12–15 years in the wild
Habitat: The Soemmerring's Gazelle can be found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland