Thomson’s Gazelle
Despite its limited distribution, this is by far Africa's most abundant gazelle. The 'Tommy,’ as it is locally known, has a distinct black band running along the side of the body that divides the yellowish-fawn to reddish-fawn upperparts from the clean white underparts. Known to live in dry grasslands, these social animals form fluid groups specialized for migration. Breeding is timed so that most births occur directly following the rainy season. With a gestation period of six months, this animal can breed twice per year.