Answer : No, a Gemsbok is not heavier than a Musk-Ox
The average weight of a Gemsbok is 200 kg, (441 lbs) versus 260 kg, (573 lbs) for a Musk-Ox
Name | Name:Gemsbok | Name:Musk-Ox |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:260 kg, (573 lbs) |
| * ranges from 100 to 300kg | * 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: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: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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