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Dorcas gazelle

Dorcas gazelle
Photo: Frithjof Spangenberg · CC BY-SA 2.5 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas) is an omnivorous mammal native to Asia.

Scientific name
Gazella dorcas
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Bovidae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Weight
16 kg
Length
97 cm
Lifespan
23.7 years
Activity
Diurnal
Conservation status
Vulnerable

What does a Dorcas gazelle eat?

The dorcas gazelle is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

How big is a Dorcas gazelle?

The dorcas gazelle weighs around 16 kg and measures about 97 cm.

How long do Dorcas gazelles live?

In the wild, the dorcas gazelle can live up to about 23.7 years.

Where do Dorcas gazelles live?

Dorcas gazelles are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the dorcas gazelle endangered?

The dorcas gazelle is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

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