Pelzeln’s Gazelle

Pelzeln’s Gazelle / Gazella dorcas pelzelni
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This subspecies of the dorcas group is found in the maritime desert lowlands of North Somalia and Djibouti where it lives in dry and stony plains covered with low bushes. Pelzeln’s gazelles live in small parties up to 2-12 heads. Old males are often solitary. They browse on shoots of acacias and desert bushes. The Dorcas group in general is classified as VULNERABLE; Pelzeln’s are not particularly listed. AWWP house a large group in huge area under semi wild conditions.
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