Which is shorter, an Oryx or a Horse?
Answer : An Oryx is shorter than a Horse
The average height of an Oryx is 120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) while the average height of a Horse is 160 cm, (5 ft, 3 in )
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Horse |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:160 cm, (5 ft, 3 in ) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | * ranges from 142.2 to 182.9cm | |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:1000 kg, (2205 lbs) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:88 kph, (55 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):62 |
| 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:Horses are characterized by long limbs, barrel-shaped bodies, and a long-haired neck supporting a huge head. It is a useful animal that has been domesticated for human transportation and is commonly a star in races and sporting events. |
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