Gemsbok (Oryx) (Oryx gazella)
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.
Shoulder height: 120 cm
Mass: 240 kg (bull), 210 kg (cow)
Horns; average length: 85 cm. Both sexes carry long, almost straight, transversely ridged, rapier-like horns; those of the bull are shorter and more robust.
