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Gemsbok

Oryx gazella

Gemsbok are a desert dwelling antelope with brownish-grey coat; black tail, line along their lower flanks, and black and white facial and leg markings. Both genders have long, straight pointed horns.

 

Usually, grazers feeding on grasses in the early morning and late afternoons to avoid the midday heat.  When food is scarce, they can also dig down to find roots and tubers.

 

Conservation

Presently there are no major threats to the survival of Gemsbok and their populations are stable.

Height
cm
Length
190-240 cm
Weight
100 and 240 kg
Speed
60 km/h
Calf
1
Range
Southwestern Africa.
Conservation status
Least Concern
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