The Arabian gazelle, Gazella arabica, is a species of gazelle from the Arabian Peninsula. There are approximately 5,000 to 7,000 mature individuals in the wild. Its name is now treated as a synonym of Gazella erlangeri, commonly known as Erlanger's gazelle or Neumann's gazelle. The IUCN classifies it as Vulnerable. Arabian gazelles are crepuscular, most active in the early morning and evening when temperatures are lower. The population is declining, from an estimated 12,000 mature individuals in 2008, because of human disturbance such as construction, competition with livestock and poaching.
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The Arabian gazelle (Gazella arabica) is a species of gazelle from the Arabian Peninsula.
Ecology
They predominantly feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of acacia trees (Genus Vachellia) and other trees and shrubs.
Ecology, activity pattern
Arabian gazelles are crepuscular, most active in the early morning and evening when temperatures are cooler.
Conservation
The population is declining: estimated at 12,000 mature individuals in 2008, the species now numbers approximately 5,000 to 7,000 as of 2016.
Conservation, threats
The decline in population is due to human disturbances such as construction, livestock competition, capture for the pet trade, and illegal hunting.
Oman
However, the population has been in continuous decline since then due to poaching.
Ecology, system
The Arabian gazelle lives in grassland, shrubland, and desert habitat types.
View the Source2. GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): GBIF IUCN Red List category record 5220158
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Artiodactyla (Wikipedia)
In Group: Even-Toed Ungulates (Artiodactyla), Inner systematicsQuote, In Group: Even-Toed Ungulates (Artiodactyla), Inner systematics
The bovids (Bovidae) are the most species-rich family.
Bovidae - Wikipedia
Child Taxon Of: Bovidae, LeadQuote, Child Taxon Of: Bovidae, Lead
Bovidae is the biological family of cloven-hoofed, ruminant mammals that includes cattle, bison, buffalo, antelopes, and goat-antelopes such as sheep and goats.
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