Which is shorter, an Oryx or an Ox?
Answer : An Oryx is shorter than an Ox
The average height of an Oryx is 120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) while the average height of an Ox is 131 cm, (4 ft, 3.6 in )
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Ox |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:131 cm, (4 ft, 3.6 in ) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | * Water Buffalo - ranges from 129 to 133cm | |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:650 kg, (1433 lbs) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):25 |
| 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:Water Buffalo live throughout Africa, Australia, North America, and Europe. They have been domesticated for years for transporting heavy goods and machinery. They can spend hours submerged in muddy water. They are a primary source of meat, milk, and leather for humans. |
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