Which is shorter, an Oryx or an Opossum?
Answer : An Opossum is shorter than an Oryx
The average height of an Oryx is 120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) while the average height of an Opossum is 20 cm, (7.9 in )
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Opossum |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | * up to 30.5cm | |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:3 kg, (7 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):2 |
| 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:Opossums live in dry habitats throughout South and Central America. They have pouches where they carry their babies after birth, and are known for hanging upside down from their tails, and playing dead when threatened. |
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