Speke’s gazelle

Speke's gazelle is a species of gazelle native to the coastal plains of Somalia. Gazelles are fleet-footed, medium-sized antelopes known for their slender limbs, level backs, and long necks. They are typically tan with white underparts and a dark side stripe.1

Gazelles are well-adapted to arid environments, able to survive without drinking water by obtaining moisture from plants. They have specialized feeding adaptations and efficient water conservation mechanisms, including concentrated urine and moisture extraction from fecal pellets.1

While traditionally classified under the genus Gazella, some authorities now place Speke's gazelle, along with other species, into different genera based on genetic studies. The genus Gazella now contains fewer species, with some exclusively African, some exclusively Asian, and one found on both continents.1