Gazelle
Gazelles have adapted to inhabit waterless steppe, subdesert, and even
desert. They can extract water from the plants they browse without
having to drink. They have narrow jaws and incisor rows for highly selective feeding
on the most nutritious growth. Their urine is concentrated, and, before
excretion, moisture is extracted from their fecal pellets. Their coats
are light-coloured and reflective. They can tolerate an increase in
their core temperature by as much as 5 °C (9 °F). Gazelles seek shade
and avoid activity in the hottest weather by feeding at night and early
morning when plants contain the most moisture. If all else fails, they
can cool down by rapid nasal panting.
Gazelle
Gazelle
Gazelle
Gazelle
Gazelle
Gazelle
Gazelle
Gazelle
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