Grant's gazelle

Scientific name: Nanger granti

How weight is recorded: Carcass weight

Field notes

Appearance

Tan to reddish-brown coat with white underparts and a distinctive white rump patch. Males are noticeably larger and carry long, lyre-shaped horns; females are smaller with shorter or absent horns.

Size and weight

Males 60–80 kg, body length 140–170 cm; females 35–50 kg, body length 120–150 cm.

Habitat

Grant's gazelles inhabit open plains, semi-arid grasslands, and sparse scrubland across East Africa, typically between 500–2,500 m elevation. They favour areas with short grass and scattered acacia woodland.

Distribution

Found throughout the East African plains, particularly in Tanzania, Kenya, and parts of Uganda. Prefer open grasslands with access to water and scattered cover.

Diet

Primarily graze on short grasses year-round, supplementing with browse (leaves and shrubs) during dry seasons when grass is scarce.

Behaviour

Diurnal and crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk. Form herds of 10–100 individuals; males are highly territorial and will spar with rivals. Move between grazing and watering grounds depending on rainfall.

Hunting tips

Search for fresh tracks and pellet droppings in sandy patches near water sources and along ridges. Approach from downwind across open terrain, using scattered bushes or undulations for cover. Stalk slowly during dawn and dusk when animals feed; the white rump patch is visible from distance, so closing within 200–300 m requires patient, low movement.

Carcass weight

This species is logged by carcass weight — the animal weighed dressed, the way hunting teams normally report it.

Where it is hunted

Listed as huntable in 2 countries in Huntify.

Names in other languages

These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.