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What Do Thomson's Gazelles Eat?

Quick answer

Thomson's Gazelles feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full thomson's gazelle profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.

By the Global Animal Guide editorial team Last reviewed How we research & review

Diet overview

Thomson's gazelle is a small, fast antelope with a distinctive black side stripe, weighing 15–30 kg (33–66 lb) and sprinting up to 80 km/h across East African plains.

Feeding behaviour

Many thomson's gazelles adjust what they eat as seasons change.

Ecological role

Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.

FAQs

Where can I learn more about the thomson's gazelle?

See our full thomson's gazelle profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.

Where do these facts come from?

Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial thomson's gazelle species profile.

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