it's actually an advertisement to the predator that it's stronger than the other gazelles so the predator doesn't chase it and goes for another gazelle
its also called "stotting". apparently its a defence mechanism, a signal to the other gazelles that there is danger. but by giving the signal it moves slower than the other gazelles who run away straight away. it sort of puts itself in danger to save the others. and who said evolution was all about everyone being out for themselves!
jselicha has it right. It is a signal to the predator that it's a waste of time to chase the stotting gazelle, since it is young and healthy. stotters don't get eaten.
My horse did this to me once.
FencesorFlat 2 months ago
Did you film this with a toaster?
android125 10 months ago
it's actually an advertisement to the predator that it's stronger than the other gazelles so the predator doesn't chase it and goes for another gazelle
jselicha 1 year ago
its also called "stotting". apparently its a defence mechanism, a signal to the other gazelles that there is danger. but by giving the signal it moves slower than the other gazelles who run away straight away. it sort of puts itself in danger to save the others. and who said evolution was all about everyone being out for themselves!
jerk4990 1 year ago
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jselicha has it right. It is a signal to the predator that it's a waste of time to chase the stotting gazelle, since it is young and healthy. stotters don't get eaten.
ingridjohanson51 1 year ago
They are so incredibly agile. Fascinating how they move when pronking.
ejflesher 1 year ago
0:06 is the cutest thing ever!
MDCBonn 2 years ago
boing boing boing
lol
MWIIGOD 2 years ago 6
cool vid
Badassbok 2 years ago
I LOVE PRONKING!!!!! :D
marytii 2 years ago 4
Lekker video, thanks
bethulie13 3 years ago
gazelle springbok speed 55 mph 90 km/h
jumpin 3,5 m de haut and 13 m de long
felinou310 3 years ago 2