ADDRA GAZELLE
Nanger dama
DESCRIPTION
The Addra Gazelle, also known as the Dama Gazelle, is a graceful and slender antelope native to the Sahara Desert. It is characterized by its long legs and striking coloration, which helps it blend into its arid environment.
FUN FACTS
- Addra Gazelles can run at speeds up to 60 km/h | They are known for their elegant leaps and bounds | Their population has been severely impacted by desertification
QUICK INFO
Lifespan10-12 years in the wild, up to 20 in captivity
Average Weight40-70 kg
Average Length1.2-1.5 m
Diet TypeHerbivore
Social StructureThey are typically found in small groups or pairs, but can also be solitary.
Activity PatternDiurnal
Breeding SeasonYear-round, with peaks depending on environmental conditions
- Habitat
- They inhabit arid and semi-arid regions, often found in open grasslands and scrublands. Their habitat is characterized by sparse vegetation and limited water availability.
- Biomes
- Desert, Grassland
- Native Range
- Historically found across North Africa, their range has significantly decreased due to habitat loss.
- Continent
- Africa
- Countries
- Chad, Niger, Mali, Sudan
- Diet
- Addra Gazelles are herbivores that primarily feed on grasses, leaves, and shoots. They are adapted to survive in harsh desert conditions with limited water sources.
- Diet Type
- Herbivore
- Favorite Food
- grasses, leaves
- Social Structure
- They are typically found in small groups or pairs, but can also be solitary.
- Activity Pattern
- Diurnal
- Group Size
- 2-10
- Territorial
- 0
LC
LC
VU
40-70 kg
Weight
1.2-1.5 m
Length
0.8-1.0 m at shoulder
Height (Shoulder)
- Coloration
- Light tan to white with distinctive dark markings on the face and legs.
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Males are larger and have longer horns than females.
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years in the wild, up to 20 in captivity
- Gestation Period
- 180 days
- Offspring per Birth
- 1
- Sexual Maturity
- 1.5-2 years
- Breeding Season
- Year-round, with peaks depending on environmental conditions
CR
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population has drastically declined due to hunting and habitat loss.
- Wild Population Estimate
- Less than 500
- Population Trend
- Decreasing
- Endangered
- 1
- Threats
- Main threats include habitat destruction, poaching, and competition with livestock for resources.
- Predators
- Lions, hyenas, and large birds of prey
- Defense Mechanisms
- They rely on their speed and agility to escape predators, often using zigzag running patterns.
- Found in Zoos
- Uncommon