Goitered gazelle

The Persian gazelle is a graceful mammal found across Central Asia and the Middle East, from Turkey to Mongolia. Males develop a swollen throat during mating season, giving them their scientific name 'subgutturosa,' which means 'full below the throat.' These gazelles thrive in open landscapes, where their speed helps them escape predators.

• Males puff up their necks and throats like a balloon when it's time to attract a mate.
• They live in countries from Turkey all the way to western China.
• Their black-tipped tails flick sharply when they run, possibly as a warning signal.