Saudi gazelle

The Saudi gazelle, scientifically known as Gazella saudiya, is a species of gazelle native to the Arabian Peninsula. Gazelles are fleet-footed antelopes characterized by slender limbs, level backs, and long necks. They are typically tan with white underparts and rump, and possess dark side stripes and distinct facial markings.1

Gazelles are well-adapted to arid environments, capable of obtaining moisture from plants and conserving water through concentrated urine and dry fecal pellets. They inhabit steppe, subdesert, and desert regions across Asia and Africa. The genus Gazella traditionally included many species, but modern classification, using genetic analysis, has led to some species being reclassified into different genera. The Arabian Peninsula is a center of diversity for the genus Gazella, though the Saudi gazelle is now considered extinct in the wild.1