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Thomson's gazelle

The Thomson's gazelle is a fast and agile antelope from Africa. They are a favorite prey for Cheetahs, Lions, Leopards and so on. The Thomson's gazelle has a natural defense towards predators, they move in zigzag to confuse and out maneuver there prey. These gazelles can move at a steady top speed for miles where its natural predator like the Cheetah has a instant boost of speed and than it is over. Male gazelle's do have antlers but they are meant for competing in mating rights, and display for the female. Males will fight with each other with there antlers for place in there herds. Thomson's gazelle eats mostly grass.

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