Answer : No, a Warthog is not heavier than an Oryx
The average weight of a Warthog is 100 kg, (220 lbs) versus 210 kg, (463 lbs) for an Oryx
Name | Name:Warthog | Name:Oryx |
Weight | Weight:100 kg, (220 lbs) | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) |
| * ranges from 50 to 150kg | * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg |
Height | Height:77 cm, (2 ft, 6.3 in ) | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 |
Description | Description:Warthogs are typically found in wooded savannas and semi-desserts of Africa. These black/brown pigs have a large tusks to fight off rivals and predators. Their faces have 3 pairs of warts, one of which has white bristles. | 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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