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Whenever the thomson’s gazelle (Gazella thomsonii) is mentioned, they’re often imagined running at top speed. Their bouncing leaps are called stotting, or pronking, and often spend their life doing this to run from predators. It’s quite a sight to see a lion pouncing after a herd of these, ranging anywhere from ten to seven hundred! Clocking at speeds of 40 miles per hour (64 km) makes them not only nimble and beautiful, but great at dashing away. Unfortunately, their attractively ringed horns make them great game animals for hunters. Photo credit: Partha C
This stunning animal is a type of Southern African antelope called the Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii).  Whether alone, or with their family group of up to 10, you typically will find them by water holes, since they don’t enjoy open areas too much. This is typically where  they will graze and live out their lives. Photo credit: Arno & Louise Wildlife
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