Grant's gazelle
The Grant’s gazelle, weighing up to 80 kilograms and standing over 80 centimetres at the shoulder, is one of the largest gazelle species found in Africa.
The main habitat of these animals, which belong to the genus of even-toed ungulates, is in East Africa. The range extends from Tanzania via Kenya and Uganda and even as far as Ethiopia in the north.
Appearance
What special features does the Grant's gazelle have? First of all, the name of the animals should be mentioned, which comes from the US President Ulysses S. Grant. Furthermore, the coat colour is an important sign of these animals; it is reddish-brown on the upper side, especially the back, and becomes lighter towards the sides and the belly, until it is only white in colour. The white belly is bordered by a black line that runs vertically. On the face of the gazelle, especially the white stripe is a clear feature that runs from the eyes to the mouth. Finally, of course, the horns should be mentioned, which are both long and ringed. There are differences here depending on the species, regarding the position and length of the horns.
Lifestyle
What does the habitat of Grant's gazelles look like and which areas are rather avoided? African mammals usually have a fixed habitat, unlike gazelles, which are native to many places. You can find the animals, for example, in semi-deserts where there is a lot of scrub and bushes, but they also feel at home in open tree savannas. However, areas with tall grasslands are avoided, as these can potentially harbour dangerous predators. When there is a good supply of food, the gazelles live in herds of up to 30 animals, which are led by an adult male. Gazelles are often found together with other grass-eaters, such as zebras or wildebeest, which significantly reduces the risk of being attacked by predators.
