Which is slower, an Oryx or a Lion?
Answer : An Oryx is slower than a Lion
An Oryx has an average top speed of 60 kph, (37 mph) and for a Lion it is 81 kph, (50 mph)
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Lion |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:81 kph, (50 mph) |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:180 cm, (5 ft, 10.9 in ) |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):17 |
| 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:African lions live in the plains and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. They live in groups, called prides, and cooperate in hunting. They are brown to tan in color, and males have large manes. |
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