red-fronted gazelle
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The red-fronted gazelle is a species of antelope belonging to the gazelle tribe (Antilopini). It is distinguished by a more rufous color and a reddish border between its narrow black flank stripe and white underparts. This gazelle is part of the genus Eudorcas, which also includes Thomson's gazelle and the Mongalla gazelle.1
Gazelles, in general, are fleet, medium-sized antelopes adapted to arid environments. They can survive without drinking water by extracting moisture from plants and have specialized adaptations for selective feeding and water conservation. They inhabit various arid regions across Asia and Africa.1
The red-necked gazelle is another term used, referring to the addra gazelle.2
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…the smaller species—Thomson’s gazelle, the red-fronted gazelle, and the Mongalla gazelle—have become the genus Eudorcas. The Gazella genus as traditionally defined includes eight species that occur only in Africa, five that occur only in Asia, and one species that occurs both in Africa and Asia. In the revised classification, Gazella…
Read More…the smaller species—Thomson’s gazelle, the red-fronted gazelle, and the Mongalla gazelle—have become the genus Eudorcas. The Gazella genus as traditionally defined includes eight species that occur only in Africa, five that occur only in Asia, and one species that occurs both in Africa and Asia. In the revised classification, Gazella…
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The red-fronted gazelle (E. rufifrons) is a Sahel version of Thomson’s gazelle but is distinguished by a more rufous colour and a reddish border between the narrow black flank stripe and white underparts.
Read MoreThe red-fronted gazelle (E. rufifrons) is a Sahel version of Thomson’s gazelle but is distinguished by a more rufous colour and a reddish border between the narrow black flank stripe and white underparts.
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