Today, the Dama Gazelle (Nanger dama) is rarely seen in its native range of the Sahara desert and the Sahel because of overhunting. It is also called addra gazelle or mhorr gazelle and prefers open savanna, semi-deserts areas, shrublands, and mountain plateaus. The coat is mostly white but with patches of reddish-brown on the head, neck, and even back. The neck and legs are longer compared to most gazelles, while its muzzle is narrow. This makes it the largest gazelle species. Both males and females have horns. The Dama gazelle is diurnal, with males using scents to mark territories.
Dama Gazelles have a standing shoulder height between 35.4”-42.1” (90-107 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-65” (140-165 cm), standing height of roughly 52”-60.6” (132-154 cm), and a body width of 9.8”-11.4” (25-29 cm). The weight of a Dama Gazelle is between 77-165 lb (35-75 kg). Dama Gazelles have a typical lifespan of 12-19 years.
Today, the Dama Gazelle (Nanger dama) is rarely seen in its native range of the Sahara desert and the Sahel because of overhunting. It is also called addra gazelle or mhorr gazelle and prefers open savanna, semi-deserts areas, shrublands, and mountain plateaus. The coat is mostly white but with patches of reddish-brown on the head, neck, and even back. The neck and legs are longer compared to most gazelles, while its muzzle is narrow. This makes it the largest gazelle species. Both males and females have horns. The Dama gazelle is diurnal, with males using scents to mark territories.
Dama Gazelles have a standing shoulder height between 35.4”-42.1” (90-107 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-65” (140-165 cm), standing height of roughly 52”-60.6” (132-154 cm), and a body width of 9.8”-11.4” (25-29 cm). The weight of a Dama Gazelle is between 77-165 lb (35-75 kg). Dama Gazelles have a typical lifespan of 12-19 years.
