Answer : No, a Gemsbok is not heavier than an Elk
The average weight of a Gemsbok is 200 kg, (441 lbs) versus 295 kg, (650 lbs) for an Elk
Name | Name:Gemsbok | Name:Elk |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:295 kg, (650 lbs) |
| * ranges from 100 to 300kg | * ranges from 225 to 331kg |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:140 cm, (4 ft, 7.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:72 kph, (45 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
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:Elk are like very large deer with enormous antlers and thick necks. They are among the largest of the land mammals and are the very largest in the deer family. |
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