Answer : A Gopher 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 Gopher is 22 cm, (8.7 in )
Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Gopher |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | * ranges from 12 to 30cm |
Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
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:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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