Answer : An Oryx is heavier than a Gemsbok
The average weight of a Gemsbok is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and for an Oryx the average is 210 kg, (463 lbs)
Name | Name:Gemsbok | Name:Oryx |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) |
| * ranges from 100 to 300kg | * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 |
Description | Description:The gemsbok is a type of very large antelope. It has straight horns which form a sharp V. They are native to southern African deserts. | 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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