Mountain Gazelle

Gazella gazella

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The mountain gazelle, also called the true gazelle or the Palestine mountain gazelle, is a species of gazelle that is widely but unevenly distributed.

Fun Fact

Mountain gazelle can reach running speeds of up to 80 km/h (50 mph).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found cautiously traversing the hills to eat in light forests, fields, or rocky plateaus.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

15 years (captivity)

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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