Gazelle

🌿 Presentation on the Gazelle

🦌 1. Introduction

The gazelle is a herbivorous mammal belonging to the bovidae family. It is known for its grace, speed, and beautifully curved horns. It is mainly found in Africa and Asia.

🌍 2. Habitat

Gazelles live in:

• The savanna

• The desert

• Semi-arid zones

They are well adapted to hot, dry climates and can survive for several days without drinking water.

🧬 3. Physical Characteristics

• Height: 60 to 110 cm at the shoulder

• Weight: 15 to 75 kg depending on the species

• Color: light fawn with a white belly

• Horns: present in both sexes in some species, often lyre-shaped

🍃 4. Diet

The gazelle is a herbivore. It feeds on:

• Grass

• Leaves

• Fruits

• Desert plants

🏃‍♂️ 5. Behavior

• Very fast: up to 80 km/h (50 mph)

• Lives in groups called herds

• Highly alert to predators (lions, cheetahs, hyenas)

🍼 6. Reproduction

• Gestation: about 6 months

• Gives birth to 1 or 2 offspring

• The young are hidden in vegetation during their first days

🛡️ 7. Threats and Protection

• Threats: hunting, habitat loss, poaching

• Protection: nature reserves, reintroduction programs in certain regions

📌 8. Well-known Species

• Thomson’s gazelle

• Dorcas gazelle

• Grant’s gazelle

• Mhorr gazelle

✅ Conclusion

The gazelle is a symbol of elegance and agility. Although adapted to harsh environments, it remains vulnerable and deserves our attention to ensure its survival.