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Thomson's gazelles in Tarangire, Tanzania Locally called "Thommies". Just like the Impala, they are very abundant in Tanzania. Our guide referred to both species as "McDonalds", for them being so numerous and an easy snack for the big cats. Africa,Eudorcas thomsonii,Tanzania,Tarangire,Tarangire National Park,Thomsons gazelle Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Thomson's gazelles in Tarangire, Tanzania

Locally called "Thommies". Just like the Impala, they are very abundant in Tanzania. Our guide referred to both species as "McDonalds", for them being so numerous and an easy snack for the big cats.

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The Thomsons gazelle

The Thomson's gazelle is one of the best-known gazelles. It is named after explorer Joseph Thomson and is sometimes referred to as a "tommie". Thomson's gazelles can be found in numbers exceeding 500 thousand in Africa and are recognized as the most common type of gazelle in East Africa.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 3, 2013. Captured Aug 31, 2013 08:42.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm