Thomson's gazelles, or "Tommies", are the most common small antelope on the Serengeti plains and a favourite prey of cheetahs. They make sharp, high-leaping "pronking" jumps when alarmed.
Antelopes
Thomson's Gazelle
Eudorcas thomsonii
A small, fast antelope that flicks its tail as it grazes.
Size
15-30 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Grass and herbs.
Habitat
Open short-grass plains.
About the thomson's gazelle
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They can run at about 80 km/h.
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The dark stripe along the flank is a quick way to identify them.
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Males defend small territories on the plains.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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