Thomson's Gazelle
Eudorcas thomsonii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderArtiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates and Cetaceans)
- FamilyBovidae (Bovids)
- GenusEudorcas (Ring-horned Gazelles)
- SpeciesEudorcas thomsonii (Thomson's Gazelle)
About the Thomson's Gazelle
Thomson's gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii) is one of the best known species of gazelles. It is named after explorer Joseph Thomson and is sometimes referred to as a "tommie". It is considered by some to be a subspecies of the red-fronted gazelle and was formerly considered a member of the genus Gazella within the subgenus Eudorcas, before Eudorcas was elevated to genus status.
Thomson's gazelles can be found in numbers exceeding 200,000 in Africa and are recognized as the most common type of gazelle in East Africa. A small fast antelope, the Thomson's gazelle is said to have top speeds up to 80–90 km/h (50–55 mph). It is the fourth-fastest land animal, after the cheetah (its main predator), pronghorn, and springbok.
The current scientific name of Thomson's gazelle is Eudorcas thomsonii. It is a member of the genus Eudorcas and is classified under the family Bovidae. Thomson's gazelle was first described by British zoologist Albert Günther in 1884. The relationships between Thomson's gazelle and the congeneric Mongalla gazelle (E. albonotata) remain disputed; while some authors such as Alan W. Gentry of the (Natural History Museum, London) consider the Mongalla... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Thomson's Gazelle in Masai Mara National Reserve
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Masai Mara National Reserve
Topi
Damaliscus korrigum
Blue Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Impala
Aepyceros melampus
Common Eland
Taurotragus oryx
Hartebeest
Alcelaphus buselaphus
Waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
Grant's Gazelle
Nanger granti
Northern Bushbuck
Tragelaphus scriptus
Steenbok
Raphicerus campestris
Bohor Reedbuck
Redunca redunca
Oribi
Ourebia ourebi
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Thomson's Gazelle in Masai Mara National Reserve?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Thomson's Gazelle sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 371 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Thomson's Gazelle in Masai Mara National Reserve?
February has the highest sighting rate for Thomson's Gazelle in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.