When fleeing from a predator, gazelles often perform a distinctive stiff-legged vertical leap known as "pronking" or "stotting." This can seem strange, since these high … See more

Gazelles are well-adapted to life in dry environments, but even they may struggle when food and water dwindle in severe droughts. Some species can adjust their physiology … See more

The word "gazelle" may have come to English from French, but it likely originated from the Arabic word ghazaal, for deer or gazelles. That word shares its root syllabl… See more

Like other antelopes, gazelles make a wide range of noises. These include snorts, grunts, bleats, and bellows, to name a few. The dama gazelle of north-central Africa, for one, ma… See more