RIYADH: The skittish gazelle, revered in Bedouin culture, is a defining symbol of wildlife in the Arabian Peninsula.
The Arabian gazelle is known for its agility, alertness and extreme caution, according to a recent Saudi Press Agency report.
Gazelles are swift, reaching speeds of up to 100 kph in short bursts.
Beyond its physical traits, the gazelle has become a cultural symbol of beauty and elusive elegance in Arab tradition, the SPA added.
Poets have long compared their beloveds to the gazelle, immortalizing its qualities in verses from the pre-Islamic era to the present.
