Thomson's gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii) is one of the best known species of gazelles. It is named after explorer Joseph Thomson and is sometimes referred to as a "tommie". It is considered by some to be a subspecies of the red-fronted gazelle and was formerly considered a member of the genus Gazella within the subgenus Eudorcas, before Eudorcas was elevated to genus status.
Thomson's gazelles can be found in numbers exceeding 200,000 In Africa and are recognized as the most common type of gazelle in East Africa. A small fast antelope, the Thomson's gazelle is claimed to have top speeds up to 80–90 km/h (50–55 mph). It is the fourth-fastest land animal, after the cheetah (its main predator), pronghorn, and springbok
Fabulous capture of these beautiful buck and wonderful landscape.
The only difference to our Springbuck are their horns. These horns grow up and backwards whereas Springbuck grow backwards and curl inwards towards the middle of the head.
The only difference to our Springbuck are their horns. These horns grow up and backwards whereas Springbuck grow backwards and curl inwards towards the middle of the head.