Which is lighter, an Oryx or a Musk-Ox?
Answer : An Oryx is lighter than a Musk-Ox
The average weight of an Oryx is 210 kg, (463 lbs) and the average weight of a Musk-Ox is 260 kg, (573 lbs)
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Musk-Ox |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:260 kg, (573 lbs) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg | * ranges from 180 to 400kg | |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:139 cm, (4 ft, 6.7 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):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:Musk-ox live in Canada, Greenland, and Alaska. They have long hair and a shoulder hump. Their outer hair is coarse, while their under hair is fine. They have curved horns which are used for aggressive and violent fighting. |
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