Gemsbok - Wikipedia The gemsbok (Oryx gazella), or South African oryx, is a large antelope in the genus Oryx It is endemic to the dry and barren regions of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and (parts of) Zimbabwe, mainly inhabiting the Kalahari and Namib Deserts, areas in which it is supremely adapted for survival
Description, Coloration, Size, Diet, Habitat - Britannica gemsbok, (Oryx gazella), species of oryx, or large antelope, that lives in desert regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula Gemsbok are the largest species of oryx and are powerfully built, with sturdy, muscular bodies
Meet the gemsbok: a stunning, straight-horned African antelope What is a gemsbok? The gemsbok is a majestic straight-horned antelope capable of surviving in some of the harshest and driest environments It has striking features and stands out in the arid and typically flat areas where it lives
Gemsbok - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The gemsbok (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope native to the arid regions of Southern Africa This rare animal is depicted on the coat of arms of Namibia, where the current population of the species is estimated at 373,000 individuals
Gemsbok - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner Gemsboks are desert dwelling animals that prefer deserts, scrubland and brushland Southern gemsbok tend to inhabit open, arid areas, such as the Kalahari duneland and bush savanna while northern gemsbok inhabit open grasslands Gemsboks are herbivores and grazers and consume mainly tough dry grasses, supplemented with foliage
Gemsbok Facts - Behavior, Diet, and Videos - Travel For Wildlife In my opinion, the Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) is one of the world’s most handsome antelope species It is built like a horse, striped like a race car, has two incredibly long sharp horns like the one on a unicorn’s head, and its face is painted with a stunning black and white pattern
African Oryx - White Sands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Native to the Kalahari Desert, the African oryx, or gemsbok (Oryx gazella), is a large antelope that now lives in southern New Mexico It weighs on average up to 450 pounds (204 kg) and stands 47 inches (1 2 meters) tall at the shoulder, almost as tall as the roof of the average car
Discover the Gemsbuck: Adaptations, Threats, Conservation 25 Gemsbuck (Oryx Gazella), commonly referred to as Gemsbok and sometimes called the South African oryx, are magnificent antelopes that embody the spirit of the Kalahari Desert They are instantly recognizable by their striking black and white facial markings, long spear-like horns, and muscular build
5 Fascinating Facts About Gemsbok (Oryx Gazella) Below are five fascinating facts about gemsbok A gemsbok’s straight, rapier-like horns can reach 120cm in length, and are longer and narrower in the female They use their horns in territorial combat and as lethal weapons against predators Gemsbok can kill lions
Definitive Guide To Gemsbok Facts, Habitat, Conservation Status, Zoo . . . Predominantly found in the Kalahari Desert, Gemsbok is adapted to thrive in harsh and dry conditions Equipped with specialized hooves adapted to various terrains, the Gemsbok can easily traverse sandy, rocky, and gravelly surfaces They are mainly active during the early morning and late afternoon, resting during the hottest parts of the day