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Closeup of horns & ears - which animal is it?

  • zorglax by zorglax

    I would suspect this is a gazelle, but is it possible to differentiate the two kinds just by the horns and ears?

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  • davidbygott by davidbygott moderator

    It is, and also by size. A tommy's head is about level with camera but a grant stands a lot higher.

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  • Shiphrah by Shiphrah

    @davidbygott it'd be cool to have a blog that gives detailed info on identifying various species, like how can you tell Grant from Tommy by just ears and horns. The info given on identifying the antelope &other hoofed animals is particularly inadequate. Please pass this on to whoever might make it happen.

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