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Thomson's Gazelle
Thomson's gazelles are smaller and feed with larger animals like wildebeest and zebras, which graze on taller grasses, allowing better access to short grass for the gazelles. According to the African Wildlife Foundation, these species prefer open grasslands, eating mostly grass in the dry season. This diet also includes seeds and shrubbery.
Grant's Gazelle
Grant's gazelle roam throughout open grasslands and bushy savannas. They eat grasses and shoots, herbs, and shrubs. The gazelle derive moisture from food sources and are less dependent on water sources than Thomson's gazelles.
Range
Grant's gazelle has a wider distribution, while the Thomson's gazelle is common in East Africa. Nicknamed "Tommies," these gazelle are often found on farm and ranchland, feeding on shorter grasses. Grant's gazelles have declined in number because of habitat loss due to human settlement.