Which is lighter, an Oryx or a Dromedary?
Answer : An Oryx is lighter than a Dromedary
The average weight of an Oryx is 210 kg, (463 lbs) and the average weight of a Dromedary is 450 kg, (992 lbs)
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Dromedary |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:450 kg, (992 lbs) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg | * ranges from 300 to 600kg | |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:185 cm, (6 ft, .8 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
| 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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