Which is slower, an Oryx or a Roebuck?
Answer : An Oryx is slower than a Roebuck
An Oryx has an average top speed of 60 kph, (37 mph) and for a Roebuck it is 70 kph, (43 mph)
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Roebuck |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:70 kph, (43 mph) |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:70 cm, (2 ft, 3.6 in ) |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:26 kg, (57 lbs) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):13 |
| 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:Roebuck is the name for the male Roe Deer. They are grayish brown to dark brown during winter and turn red brown to red in summer. Their antlers shed once a year, but grow back immediately afterwards. |
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