Gazelle Fun for Kids: Facts, Videos & Coloring Page Activities

Gazelle

The Gazelle is a graceful and speedy animal that lives in warm places like Africa and Asia. It has long legs and horns, and it can run very fast to escape predators. Gazelles love to eat grass and leaves, and they often travel in groups called herds. They are exciting to watch because they leap and bound across the grasslands. Learning about gazelles helps us appreciate these beautiful animals and how they survive in nature.

Watch a Gazelle in Action!

Gazelle in the wild running and jumping across the savanna.

What Is a Gazelle?

Gazelles are medium-sized hoofed animals with slender bodies and long legs. They are built for speed and graceful movement.

They have curved horns that both males and females grow.
Gazelles can run very fast—up to 60 km/h (about 37 mph).
They often live in groups called herds.

Where Do Gazelles Live?

Gazelles live in warm parts of Africa and Asia. They like places with open land and grass.

African savannas and grasslands.
Dry plateaus and desert edges.
Sometimes in low mountain plains.

What Do Gazelles Eat?

Gazelles are herbivores, which means they eat plants. They love fresh greens!

Grasses and leaves.
Shoots and young plants.
Sometimes fruit or flowers.

How Big Is a Gazelle?

A gazelle is about as tall as a kindergartener when it stands on its long legs.

Height: around 60–100 cm (about 2–3 ft) at the shoulder.
Weight: between 15–80 kg (about 33–176 lb).
Some lighter gazelles weigh as much as a big backpack, others as heavy as an adult child.

What Sound Do Gazelles Make?

Gazelles make soft snorts, grunts, and clicks to talk to each other.

Cool Gazelle Facts

Gazelles are full of neat surprises. Here are some facts kids love:

Gazelles can jump over 3 m (10 ft) in a single leap.
They can change direction quickly while running to avoid predators.
Some gazelle species live in groups of hundreds.
Their eyes are on the sides of their heads so they can see danger coming.
Gazelles can survive in dry places because they get water from plants.
Baby gazelles can stand and run within minutes after being born.
They are excellent at hiding quietly in tall grass when they feel scared.

Printables and Coloring Fun

Get creative with gazelle art and games!

Download Gazelle Coloring Page (PDF)

Gazelles in the Eco‑System

Gazelles help nature stay balanced and are part of big food chains.

They help spread plant seeds and keep grasslands healthy.
Gazelles are food for big animals like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
There are around several million gazelles in the wild today.
Some gazelle species are endangered, like the Speke’s gazelle, which has fewer than 10,000 left.