Gazelles are known for swiftness and agility. They are territorial and form herds ranging from a few individuals to hundreds.
Diet: Herbivores that eat grasses, leaves, and shoots, preferring young, nutritious plants.
Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, deserts, and semi-deserts with short vegetation for spotting predators.
Social Behavior: Females and young live in groups; males form separate groups or stay solitary except during mating season. They communicate through vocalizations, body language, and scent marking.
Reproduction: Polygamous. Females give birth to one precocial fawn after a 5–6 month gestation.
Predators and Defense: Vulnerable to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs. They rely on speed up to 60 mph, zigzag movements, and excellent eyesight and hearing.
Seasonal Migration: Some species migrate in response to food and water availability.