Answer : Yes, an Oryx is faster than a Sheep
The average top speed of an Oryx is 60 kph, (37 mph) while for a Sheep it is 40 kph, (25 mph)
Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Sheep |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:80 cm, (2 ft, 7.5 in ) |
Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:100 kg, (220 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a |
Description | Description:Gemsboks are oryx which live on steep ridges in south eastern Africa. They have very high survival rates and can live in barren, stony plains with limited water access. They show aggressivness to win mates. The male’s long, curved horns are used for fencing and sidelong jabs. | Description:Domestic sheep are domesticated animals raised primarily for their wool and meat. They are grazers of grass and berries, and known for their thick white, grey, or black wool. |
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