Gemsbok
Oryx gazella
CommonPhoto: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0
Mammalherbivore
The gemsbok is a striking desert antelope with long, straight horns and a bold black-and-white face pattern. It thrives in the harsh, sandy landscapes of southern Africa, where its ability to go without water for long periods makes it a master of survival.
- Its sharp horns can grow over 3 feet long.
- Survives in deserts by getting moisture from plants.
- Lives in herds that roam vast dry regions.
DesertAfrica
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- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Oryx gazella
- Habitat
- Desert
- Regions in this directory
- Africa
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)