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Gazella spekei

Gazella spekei

The Gazella spekei is the smallest gazelle. The Gazella spekei was once considered a subspecies of the mountain gazelle.The population size of the Gazella spekei is relatively small, consisting of five to ten individuals, and occasionally larger groups. The territorial males control the herd and ter

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Scientific Name Gazella spekei
Length 95-105cm
Weight 15-25kg
Lifespan No verification information
IUCN Status LC
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    The Gazella spekei is the smallest gazelle. The Gazella spekei was once considered a subspecies of the mountain gazelle.

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    The population size of the Gazella spekei is relatively small, consisting of five to ten individuals, and occasionally larger groups. The territorial males control the herd and territory through urination, defecation and scent marking produced by the "preorbital glands".

          During the breeding season, Stephens' gazelles mate with females after delivering a single calf around May or June, during a gestation period of five and a half months in December and January.

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    Listed in the "World Conservation Union" (IUCN) ver: 2008 Red List - Critically Endangered (CR)


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    The Gazella spekei is the smallest gazelle. The Gazella spekei was once considered a subspecies of the mountain gazelle.

    f28076c258a298100f20e86915105567_九雷图片转化为.jpeg

    The population size of the Gazella spekei is relatively small, consisting of five to ten individuals, and occasionally larger groups. The territorial males control the herd and territory through urination, defecation and scent marking produced by the "preorbital glands".

          During the breeding season, Stephens' gazelles mate with females after delivering a single calf around May or June, during a gestation period of five and a half months in December and January.

    bb0b2676c021f2f35b1951a1c0b944ab_九雷图片转化为.png

    Listed in the "World Conservation Union" (IUCN) ver: 2008 Red List - Critically Endangered (CR)


    Protect wild animals and eliminate game.

    Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!



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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    The smallest gazelle

    Appearance

    The height of the gazelle is 50-60 cm at the shoulder, 95-105 cm in length, 15-20 cm in tail length, and 15-25 kg in weight. Its fur is light brown with a white belly. The male's horns are longer than those of the female, with an average of 29 cm in length.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Distributed in Somalia and Ethiopia in eastern Africa.
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