Which is taller, an Oryx or a Musk-Ox?
Answer : A Musk-Ox is taller than an Oryx
The average height of an Oryx is 120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) and for a Musk-Ox the average height is 139 cm, (4 ft, 6.7 in )
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Musk-Ox |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:139 cm, (4 ft, 6.7 in ) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | * ranges from 120 to 151cm | |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:260 kg, (573 lbs) |
| 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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