Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Goitered Gazelle


Related Topics

In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  Gazelle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A gazelle is an antelope of the genus Gazella.
Gazelles are mostly found in the grasslands and savannas of Africa, but they are also found in southwest Asia.
A recognizable example of the gazelle is Thomson's Gazelle (Gazella thomsonii), which is around 60 to 90 cm in height at the shoulder and is coloured brown and white with a distinguishing fl stripe (as in the picture on the right).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gazelle   (272 words)

  
 Comparative Placentation
"The goitered gazelle, Gazella subgutturosa, inhabits desert and sub-desert steppes of the Arabian peninsula and southwestern Asia to northern China and Mongolia.
Mohammed and Flamand (1996) succeeded in experimental infection of Arabian sand gazelles with Eimeria rheemi.
Mohammed, O.B. and Flamand, J.R.: Experimental infection of Arabian sand gazelles, Gazella subgutturosa marica with Eimeria rheemi.
medicine.ucsd.edu /cpa/sgazel.html   (1719 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - gazelle (Vertebrate Zoology) - Encyclopedia
Gazelles are rather small antelopes, most standing from 2 to 3 ft (60–90 cm) high at the shoulder, and are generally fawn colored.
Closely related to the true gazelles are the Tibetan and Mongolian gazelles (species of the genus Procapra), the flbuck of Asia, and the African impala.
Gazelles are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Artiodactyla, family Bovidae.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/gazelle.html   (298 words)

  
 Goitered gazelle
During the rut, the larynx of males bulges outwards, resembling a goiter.
The goitered gazelle is classified as a low risk, near threatened species by the IUCN (1996).
Goiter is a condition in which the thyroid gland expands (usually due to a lack of iodine in the diet).
www.ultimateungulate.com /Artiodactyla/Gazella_subgutturosa.html   (566 words)

  
 Comparative Placentation
Hybrids of Persian gazelles with Marica gazelles (Gazella leptoceros marica) occurred in the London Zoo (Gray1972).
Hybridization between Persian and sand gazelles was assumed to be the reason for this admixture and it was deemed not to have resulted in subfertility.
Griner (1983) did not differentiate the various types of gazelles and found that, among "Persian gazelles", the primary cause of death was trauma and neonates had "malnutrition" as major problems..
medicine.ucsd.edu /cpa/persiangaz.html   (1715 words)

  
 Read about Gazelle at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Gazelle and learn about Gazelle here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Gazelles are mostly found in the grasslands and
Members of the Articodacycla order are principlally distinguished by the foot – they have an even number of toes (The bovid family includes 49 genera and 59 species.) The taxonomy of the genus Gazella is a confused one, and the classification of species and subspecies has been an unsettled issue.
Red Gazelle, the arabian gazelle and the Queen of Sheba's gazelle -- are extinct.
encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Gazelle   (265 words)

  
 Gazella or gazelles - TheWebsiteOfEverything.com
Gazelles is the premier executive development program for leaders of mid-sized firms with 30 to 2000 employees.
Gazelles are the most widespread of all antelope, occurring not only throughout the dryer parts of Africa, but also in the Middle East, and across Asia to Siberia and China.
Gazelles are difficult for outsiders to identify for several reasons: they are relatively rare, they have different characteristics at different stages, they seek attention selectively, and it takes both luck and intuition to distinguish them from other types of companies.
www.thewebsiteofeverything.com /animals/mammals/Artiodactyla/Bovidae/Gazella   (486 words)

  
 Antelope, Gazelle and Deer of Pakistan
In summer coat, the Indian Gazelle is of warm biscuit, or reddish-buff colour, with the fur smooth and highly glossy.
The Goitered Gazelle inhabits the semi-desert and desert steppe in the West of Baluchistan.
Goitered Gazelle are also found at Chaman, near the border with Afghanistan.
www.wildlifeofpakistan.com /ungulates_agd.html   (3312 words)

  
 Gazelle,Mammals,Gazelle Picture,Mammal Pictures,Catalog,Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The largest gazelle is the dama, or red-necked, gazelle, Gazella damaruficollis, of northern Africa, which stands slightly less than 1 m (3 ft) tall at the shoulder.
Gazelles have brown or fawn-colored coats, usually with fl and white markings around the face and neck, white undersides and rump, and often a horizontal band of dark color along the flanks.
Gazelles inhabit open plains from Mongolia and India to Egypt and Morocco and into tropical eastern and central Africa.
www.4to40.com /4to40.com_non_ssl/earth/geography/htm/mammalsindex.asp?counter=59   (273 words)

  
 biology - Gazelle
Several, see text A gazelle is an antelope of the genus Gazella.
Members of the Articodacycla order are principlally distinguished by the foot — they have an even number of toes (The bovid family includes 49 genii and 59 species.) The taxonomy of the genus Gazella is a confused one, and the classification of species and subspecies has been an unsettled issue.
Three Species -- The Red Gazelle, the arabian gazelle and the Queen of Sheba's gazelle -- are extinct.
www.biologydaily.com /biology/Gazelle   (288 words)

  
 Gazelle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Gazelle Leaps Forward With $4 Million of 2nd Round Funding From Zero Stage Capital and PA Early Stage Partners.
Gazelle is pioneering the next wave of CRM with...
In the fourth quarter 2003 survey, Gazelle CEOs were asked to compare 2003 business...
hallencyclopedia.com /Gazelle   (432 words)

  
 Goitered Gazelle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Goitered, Black-tailed or Persian gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) is a (Small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes) gazelle found in a large area of central Asia, including part of Iran in the western end of the range, as well as the (A desert in central Asia) Gobi desert.
The specific name means 'full below the throat' and refers to the male having an enlargement of the neck and throat during the mating season.
It inhabits sands and gravel plains and limestone plateau (Harrison).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/go/goitered_gazelle.htm   (185 words)

  
 Goitered Gazelle - educational resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Goitered Gazelle [an error occurred while processing this directive] IUCN Profile of the Goitered Gazelle
Comparative Placentation: Sand Gazelle Gazella subgutturosa marica Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae 1) General Zoological Data "The goitered gazelle, Gazella subgutturosa, inhabits...
Lundy-Fetterman Museum Marks 5,000th Visitor: Exhibit highlights include a mountain goat from Alaska, sheep and goitered gazelle from Iran, and a leopard, zebra, lion, reedbuck, impala, and rhinoceros from...
animals.mongabay.com /iucn/G/Goitered_Gazelle.html   (239 words)

  
 [No title]
Distribution Distribution of the goitered gazelle is the largest of any antelope, ranging from deserts of the Arabian Peninsula and the mountain valleys of Transcaucasia to the steppes of Central Asia (Mallon and Kingswood 2001).
Migrations During natural calamities such as prolonged droughts and harsh winters the goitered gazelle is migrating as far as 100-250 km sometimes crossing national borders.
Captive-breeding has been proposed as a conservation measure for goitered gazelles in Georgia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and those in Iran living west of the Zagros Mountains (Mallon and Kingswood 2001) Additional protection needs In Mongolia it is important to regulate water sources so they are avaiable for gazelles and to strengthen controls on illegal hunting.
www.cms.int /bodies/COP/cop7/species_proposals/word/II_13_Gazella_subgutturosa_MNG.doc   (888 words)

  
 gazelle on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Gazelles are rather small antelopes, most standing from 2 to 3 ft (60-90 cm) high at the shoulder, and are generally fawn colored.
Un hélicoptère de type 'Gazelle' de l'armée de terre en démonstration sur le camp militaire de Mourmelon.
Décollage d'un hélicoptère Gazelle, deux Puma au sol La situation dans laquelle se trouvent les matériels militaires des t.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/g1/gazelle.asp   (703 words)

  
 Gazelle Trainer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Gazelles are known as swift animals; they can reach speeds of up to 100 km/hour, andmaintain speeds of 50 km/h for a long time.
A recognizable example of the gazelle is Thomson's Gazelle (Gazella thomsonii), which is around 60 to 90 cm in height at the shoulder and is coloured brown and white with a distinguishing fl stripe (as in thepicture on the right).
Tommies, as they are familiarly called, exhibit adistinctive behaviour of stotting (that is running slowly and jumping high before fleeing) when they are threatened bypredators such as lions or cheetahs.
www.witchware.com /File/37736-Gazelle.Trainer.Html   (322 words)

  
 Gazelle - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Gazelles are known as swift animals; they can reach speeds of up to 100 km/hour, and maintain speeds of 50 km/h for a long time.
Gazelles are mostly found in the grasslands and savannas of Africa, but also in south-west Asia.
They live in large herds and eat grass.
open-encyclopedia.com /Gazelle   (162 words)

  
 goiter gazelle Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Pertaining to the goiter; affected with the goiter; of the nature of goiter or bronchocele.
...which resembles the conditionĀ of goiter, and are also said to have a.....gutturosa..
Goitered Gazelle - Definition of Goitered Gazelle by Webster's
www.thyroiddirectory.com /directory/goiter-gazelle.html   (237 words)

  
 Gazelle information, Gazelle picture
"Gazelles of both sexes usually have horns which are ringed and are medium to long in length and curved like an "S"".
"Cuvier's gazelles inhabit the semi-desert steppes of Northern Africa, primarily Morocco, Northern Algeria and Tunia".
"Thomson's Gazelle, Gazella thomsoni, is the smallest of Kenya's gazelles and is the favoured prey of the Cheetah".
www.junglewalk.com /info/Gazelle-information.htm   (375 words)

  
 Preservation Sites (Iran Nature and Wildlife Magazine)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Mooteh Wildlife Refuge is known for its natural features and rich plant and animal life; particularly it is one the most valuable protected habitats for breeding goitered gazelles in Iran to prevent their extinction.
It is comprised of two sections: Steppes which is the habitat of Goitered Gazelles and mountains where Mouflons and Persian Ibexes live.
Although this region is the habitat of a variety of animals, it has in fact acquired its importance due to the existence of goitered gazelles.
www.hamshahri.org /musiems/daarabad/inwm/no.7/english/pre_sites/pre_sites01.html   (865 words)

  
 Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Kuh Rud and Eastern Iran montane woodlands (PA1009)
The mountains are home to small surviving populations of endangered fauna, such as the cheetah and leopard, and a number of other wild cats share the land with gazelle, hares, wolves, lizards, snakes and other creatures.
This gazelle can be found in northeastern and eastern Iran in Khorasan Province and in the Sistan region, as well as other parts of the country, although in greatly reduced numbers relative to its original range.
The Cape hare (Lepus capensis) is found in all areas inhabited by gazelles, cheetahs and foxes and is variable in size and color (Humphreys and Kahrom 1995).
www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/pa/pa1009_full.html   (1147 words)

  
 Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Central Asian northern desert (PA1310)
Rare but still found are the goitered gazelle, marbled polecat, saxaul jay, Asian desert sparrow, and Houbara bustard.
The goitered gazelle or djeiran (Gazella subgutturosa subgutturosa) and marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) are also rare and endangered.
It is situated on the Kaplankyr clay plateau-like upland, the southern spur of the Ustyurt Plateau.
www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/pa/pa1310_full.html   (1768 words)

  
 Elmer, et al, .....Answers to the Antelope quiz
The Goitered Gazelle was a good guess, but only the larnygeal region enlarges during rut, producing a lump in the throat - hence the name "Goitered".....Missed.
Just as a note of posterity, Mongolian gazelle was my next guess after the goitered, but I wasn't even close on the others.
However, the graceful and thin lines of the movie actress and the similar features af the Gerenuk were obviously what the ol' cur was referring to.
www.taxidermy.net /forums/IndustryArticles/05/a/058B88BF4F.html   (864 words)

  
 1998 Research Descriptions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The programmed grooming model postulates that the rate of grooming is regulated by an endogenous timing mechanism that serves to remove ticks before they are able to attach and bloodfeed, in accordance with the costs and benefits of tick infestation and grooming.
Because small-bodied animals will groom at a higher rate, the study was designed to rigorously test the body size prediction by recording the average grooming rates of 36 species ranging in size from the 12 kg goitered gazelle to the 3000 kg elephant.
The study was designed to rigorously test the body size prediction by recording the average grooming rates of 36 species ranging in size from the 12 kg goitered gazelle to the 3000 kg elephant.
www.ptloma.edu /Biology/BiologyResearch/Research1998/descriptions.htm   (2837 words)

  
 gazelle
Most gazelles are found only in Africa, but several species range over N Africa and SW Asia; the Persian, or goitered, gazelle (
Largest of the gazelles is the addra, or dorcas gazelle (
Closely related to the true gazelles are the Tibetan and Mongolian gazelles (species of the genus
www.factmonster.com /ce6/sci/A0820373.html   (197 words)

  
 Nat' Academies Press, Grasslands and Grassland Sciences in Northern China (1992)
In 1932, the central Asian explorer Roy Chapman Andrews described the huge herds of Mongolian gazelles on the eastern steppe.
The saiga antelope and Przewalski's horse are extinct in China, while the wild Bactrian camel has been reduced to perhaps 500 individuals, all in the most remote desert tracts.
The goitered gazelle, wild ass, wild yak, and Tibetan antelope have declined to a fraction of their former numbers.
www.nap.edu /books/030904684X/html/193.html   (627 words)

  
 Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Tian Shan montane steppe and meadows (PA1019)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Tian Shan Montane Steppe and Meadows ecoregion is home to many rare species, including little bustards, goitered gazelles, and the elusive snow leopard.
Asiatic wildcats and snow leopards stalk prey in the meadows and rocky areas.
Hooved animals such as the Asiatic ibex, goitered gazelle, and argali sheep graze on grasses and are important prey for carnivores such as wolves.
www.nationalgeographic.com /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/pa/pa1019.html   (405 words)

  
 Thyroid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
gazelle The goitered or Persian gazelle has the Latin name Gazella subgutturosa.
This is not a true goitre, which is caused by the enlargement of the thyroid gland.
The goitered gazelle inhabits a large area in central Asia, including part of
bonose.com /Thyroid-56.html   (720 words)

  
 Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Gazelle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
This is an extract from The Middle East Open Encyclopedia, made possible through the Wikimedia Foundation.
Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Gazelle; all previous versions may be viewed here.
They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref/index.php?title=Gazelle   (402 words)

  
 Hunting Argali in China and Argali Safaris in China
Other species that may be available on a trophy fee basis are goitered gazelle.
Found in the eastern Xinjiang Province of China, this interesting argali is considered by many to be a subspecies of the Karelini (Tian Shan Argali).
Additional species that may be available are: goitered gazelle, ibex and wapiti.
www.safari1.com /asia/argali_china.html   (293 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.