The Life of Animals | Gazelle | A gazelle is any of many antelope species in the genus Gazella, or formerly Considered to belong to it. Six species are included in two genera, Eudorcas and Nanger, the which formerly were the resource persons Considered sub-genera. Gazelles are rather small antelopes, most standing 2-3.5 feet (61-110 cm) high at the shoulder, and are Generally Fawn colored. The gazelle species are classified in the Gazella, Eudorcas and Nanger.
Currently, the genus Gazella is widely Considered to contain about 13 species are Extinct Four Further species - the Red Gazelle, the Arabian Gazelle, the Queen of Sheba's Gazelle, and the Saudi Gazelle. Most surviving gazelle species are Considered Threatened to varying degrees. Closely related to the true gazelles are the Tibetan and Mongolian gazelles (species of the genus Procapra), the blackbuck of Asia, and the African impala and Springbok.
Like many other prey species, Tommies (as They are familiarly Called) exhibit a distinctive behavior of stotting (SLOWLY running and jumping high before fleeing) They are Threatened by predators Such as Lions or Cheetahs.
