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- Gazelles have several adaptations that help them survive in their habitats123:
- They can extract water from the plants they browse without having to drink1.
- They have narrow jaws and incisor rows for highly selective feeding on the most nutritious growth1.
- They can reach speeds up to 60 mph in short bursts and sustain speeds of 30 to 40 mph2.
- They use a bounding leap, called "pronking" or "stotting," which involves stiffly springing into the air with all four feet2.
- They are highly social and form large herds2.
- They have a long neck, a strong tongue, saliva, and camouflage that help them acquire and digest leaves from the savanna trees3.
Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Gazelles have adapted to inhabit waterless steppe, subdesert, and even desert. They can extract water from the plants they browse without having to drink. They have narrow jaws and incisor rows for highly selective feeding on the most nutritious growth.www.britannica.com/animal/gazelleGazelles can reach speeds up to 60 mph in short bursts and sustain speeds of 30 to 40 mph. When running, gazelles use a bounding leap, called "pronking" or "stotting," which involves stiffly springing into the air with all four feet. These animals are highly social.www.livescience.com/27545-fun-facts-about-gazell…What are the gazelles adaptations?
- Long Neck. Giraffes’ famously long necks allow them to browse leaves off the tops of grassland trees, helping them avoid food competition from other herbivores.
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