Contemporary status and distribution of gazelle species (Gazella dorcasandGazella leptoceros) in Egypt

Only two gazelle species are currently present in a wild state in Egypt. These are Dorcas Gazelle (Gazella dorcas) and Slender-horned Gazelle (Gazella leptoceros). The latest information available about the status and distribution of these two species collected during the period 1997–2005 indicates that the population size and range of both species continue to shrink at different rates. The conservation status of the two species is reviewed and a quantitative estimation for the range of the two species is provided using IUCN’s Area of Occurrence and Area of Occupancy guidelines.