Which is slower, an Oryx or a Dromedary?
Answer : An Oryx is slower than a Dromedary
An Oryx has an average top speed of 60 kph, (37 mph) and for a Dromedary it is 64 kph, (40 mph)
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Dromedary |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:185 cm, (6 ft, .8 in ) |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:450 kg, (992 lbs) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):45 |
| 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:Dromedaries are large desert animals which people can ride on or use for carrying packs. They have one or two large humps on their on backs and can be cream, tan, brown, or black in color. |
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