Defassa waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa
Cuvier’s gazelle
Gazella cuvieri
Native to North Africa, Cuvier’s gazelles rely on their speed to escape from danger. They can then reach speeds of 70 km/h, with peaks of up to 100 km/h.
Habitat
Woodlands and deserts of North Africa
Feed
Herbs and leaves
Classification
Class
Mammals
Family
Bovidae
Scientific Name
Gazella cuvieri
Legal Status
IUCN: VU - Vulnerable (2016)
CITES: Appendix I (2007) / B (2022)
European Union: Annex A (2008)
EAZA : EEP
Some Figures
Weight
30 kg
Life Expectancy
15 years
Gestation
5 to 6 months
1 to 3 babies
Withers Height
60 cm
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