Makadi Safaris | Gemsbok (Oryx)

Gemsbok (Oryx)

Oryx gazella

Shoulder height: 120cm

Mass: 240kg (bull), 210kg (cow)

Horns: average length: 85cm. Both sexes carry long, almost straight, transversely ridged, rapier-like horns; those of the bull are shorter and more robust.

Gemsbok (Oryx)

Description: Heavily built with a short, thick neck and distinct black and white markings on the head, body and legs; has a long, horse-like tail. The body colour is grayish-fawn, separated from white under parts by a black streak along the flanks. Black patches on upper part of legs and along top of rump. A black strip runs down front of neck. The calves are fawn and lack black body markings.

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