The name “Eritrea” is derived from the Greek word Ereythreus and Latin word Erythræa. Both had been used in referring to the Red Sea. The Kingdom of Italy installed itself as the colonial ruler over most of the Horn of Africa and in 1890, King Umberto I, formally announced the creation of a new colony and named it Eritrea.
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Gazella dorcas - The dorcas gazelle is a small gazelle endemic to the arid regions of Northern Africa stretching from Morocco to the Horn of Africa. It is 55 to 65 centimeters in height at the shoulders, has a body length of 90 to 110 centimeters, and weighs 15 to 20 kilos. The dorcas gazelle is highly adapted for desert climates and can survive its entire life without drinking water directly. They have the ability to obtain their water needs from the plants they consume. Their primary diet includes the leaves and pods of the acacia tree.
