Friday, July 19, 2013

Grazing Gazelles

A gazelle's diet consists of grass, scrub and leaves keeps them constantly grazing.

Picture from Bite

The Grant’s gazelle obtains the moisture it needs from its food, so they have little use for water.  It has unusually large salivary glands, possibly an adaptation for secreting fluid to cope with a relatively dry diet.

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