Red fronted gazelle called Eudorcas rufifrons scientifically and Jar Barewa in Hausa. They are found in open grassy habitats interspersed with thorny brush and trees for shade of the African continent, stretching from the Sahelian zone stretching to the southern edge of the Sahara desert. Red fronted gazelle have a gestation period of 184-189 days, having one per litter which are weaned at the age of 3 months. Sexual maturity varies between gender; females may breed as early as 9 months, while males may reach maturity at the age of 18 months. Breeding in the wild occurs throughout most of the year.
Red-fronted gazelles in the wild feed along the southern edge of the Sahara during the rainy season, but migrate southward during the dry season in order to find sufficient feed and water. Their diet, consist primarily of grasses, leaves, herbs and shrubs. Family group are Solitary, either in pairs or small groups, herds usually consist of not more than 6 individuals, although occasional sightings of up to 15 gazelles have been made. Their main predators are mostly large carnivores, includes cheetah, African wild dog, lion, leopard, and hyena. Threats to red fronted gazelle are mainly due to anthropogenic activities like hunting, overgrazing by livestock, and clearing of land for agriculture. Although formerly widespread, red-fronted gazelles have lost much of their habitat and now survive in small, fragmented populations. The estimated total number of red-fronted gazelles is 25,000 individuals most of which live outside of protected areas, largest populations are found in Chad, Mali, and Niger republic. According to IUCN, their conservation status is Vulnerable and can live up to 14 years in captivity and 11-14 years in wild. The Agency recorded the birth of a male calf of in good health on 21st September, 2025. Currently we have a total number of 6 red- fronted gazelle.
