They have racing stripes.
Clocked at 40 mph, Thompson's gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii) is the fourth fastest animal on the planet. Not surprisingly, these spry antelopes live alongside the cheetah, the fastest animal on the planet (bursts to 65 mph and beyond). A well-timed juke or jump may be the difference between life and death.
I spotted these tommies recharging their batteries in the Serengeti.
Cheer some sprints. Registration for our next African safari closes on Dec 5, 2025. Only a few seats remain.