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The Dama Gazelle (Nanger dama) is a species of gazaelle living in the Sahara desert and the Sahel. It has a short white coat on its belly, legs, hindquarters, and face, and red-brown fur on its back, shoulders, and neck. On its head, the dama gazelle has large protuberant ears and a black, curled horn. These horns are present on both males and females, however those of females are much shorter. The dama gazelle is the rarest gazelle in the world, with less than 400 remaining in the wild. Like most desert-dwelling animals, it is adapted to need very little water to survive, however it does require more water than most desert species. It takes in water mainly through food and, due to this, any fluctuations in expected precipitation and climate can have detrimental effects on the dama gazelle. Dama gazelles are also commonly hunted and poached. There are captive breeding programs in place with a focus on reintroducing the species into their native range, as well as several nature reserves where they are protected.
Diet and Nutrition: Dama gazelles are herbivores (folivores), they maintain grazing diet, which generally consists of shrubs, herbs as well as coarse desert grasses. Additionally, these animals are known to favor Acacia tree leaves.
Social: Dama gazelles live in mixed herds, led by a dominant male. During the breeding season, males attempt to guard females from other males and bring them into their herd.
Size: Shoulder height at 35 to 37 inches and weigh between 77 to 165 pounds.
Diet and Nutrition: Dama gazelles are herbivores (folivores), they maintain grazing diet, which generally consists of shrubs, herbs as well as coarse desert grasses. Additionally, these animals are known to favor Acacia tree leaves.
Social: Dama gazelles live in mixed herds, led by a dominant male. During the breeding season, males attempt to guard females from other males and bring them into their herd.
Size: Shoulder height at 35 to 37 inches and weigh between 77 to 165 pounds.
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