what explorer is an african gazelle named for
Thomson's Gazelle. Thomson's gazelles (Gazella thomsonii), which are named for Scottish explorer Joseph Thomson, are found in the savannas of east Africa, and are most common in the Serengeti region of Kenya and Tanzania.ames of African Gazelles. Male and female gazelles may have horns. Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images. Gazelles are a genus (Gazella) found in the antelope family, six species of which can be found throughout Africa.