Thomson's gazelle Gazella thomsoni Thomson's gazelles live on open, shortgrass plains in Kenya and Tanzania. While most small gazelles are in decline, the Tommies' population is stable. They live in buck or doe herds of up to 100 individuals, or mixed groups of up to 700. By eating the greenest grasses, Tommies get all the water they need during the rainy season, but migrate to find drinking water during dry periods.
Births take place all year.
Thomson's gazelles are an important food source for many predators, especially cheetahs and Cape hunting dogs. All rights reserved.