Which is heavier, an Oryx or a Gopher?
Answer : An Oryx is heavier than a Gopher
The average weight of an Oryx is 210 kg, (463 lbs) and for a Gopher the average is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Gopher |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg | * ranges from .22 to 1kg | |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
| 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:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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