Which is shorter, an Oryx or a Pony?
Answer : An Oryx is shorter than a Pony
The average height of an Oryx is 120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) while the average height of a Pony is 138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in )
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Pony |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | * Highland Pony - ranges from 130 to 147cm | |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:125 kg, (276 lbs) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 |
| 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:Ponies are small horses of many breeds. Historically, they are used for kids’ mount, recreational riding, and freight transport. Any horse that measures less than 147 cm at the withers is called a pony. |
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