Answer : No, an Armadillo is slower than an Oryx
The average top speed of an Armadillo is 48 kph, (30 mph) while for an Oryx it is 60 kph, (37 mph)
Name | Name:Armadillo | Name:Oryx |
Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) |
Weight | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 |
Description | Description:Armadillos are from North and South America, and have very hard shells, which they can roll up into, in the shape of a ball. They eat insects and have strong claws which they use to dig for food and shelter. | 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. |
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