Dama Gazelle


The largest of all gazelle species, the Dama has a small white patch on the throat, and a white face, with red cheek patches and thin black stripes running from the eyes to the corners of the mouth. Opting for flatter, stonier areas, these animals reside in desert areas with limited vegetation. In captivity, mating has been known to occur year-round, with gestation periods of around 6 months. These animals are known to be social, communicating with each other through frequent body language.