Answer : A Turtle is shorter than an Oryx
The average height of an Oryx is 120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) while the average height of a Turtle is 17 cm, (6.7 in )
Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Turtle |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:17 cm, (6.7 in ) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | * Snapping Turtle - ranges from 12 to 20cm |
Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:11 kg, (24 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):27 |
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:Snapping turtles are freshwater reptiles in North America. They are tan, dark brown, and black, with necks and tails that are yellowish. They become violent when taken out of water but calm down when placed back in it. |
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