The older males are often a darker color. That is so the predators see them first and leave the females and young alone. I think this is a Grant's Gazelle. #San_Diego_Zoo #Safari_Park #Roar_and_Snore, #Escondido #CA #SCPCphotos #Animals #Earth_Day
The rough skin looks a lot like armored plates. This fellow sired many children, and in his frustration to get to the females, he apparently rubbed his horn down to a nub! #San_Diego_Zoo #Safari_Park #Roar_and_Snore, #Escondido #CA #SCPCphotos #Animals #Earth_Day
Mmmmm. Vegiburger! The caravan rides do provide a useful service. The food fed to the animals by the patrons is a major portion of their diet and keeps them healthy. #San_Diego_Zoo #Safari_Park #Roar_and_Snore, #Escondido #CA #SCPCphotos #Animals #Earth_Day
