Answer : An Oryx is shorter than a Zebu
The average height of an Oryx is 120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) while the average height of a Zebu is 140 cm, (4 ft, 7.1 in )
Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Zebu |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:140 cm, (4 ft, 7.1 in ) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | * ranges from 130 to 150cm |
Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:1000 kg, (2205 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
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:Zebu are indigenous to the jungles of South Asia. These are the only cattle that easily adapt to hot tropics and are known for disease and parasite resistant qualities. It has a very unique black upper back hump and has long drooping ears. |
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