Facts about the Gemsbok -- Oryx gazella:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Average shoulder height (m) 1,2 m, (f) 1,1 m; mass (m) 240 kg, (f) 210 kg.

COLOUR: Pale greyish-fawn overall. White face, legs, rump and back carry distinctive dark brown to black markings; long flowing black hair on tail.

GESTATION PERIOD: 9 months

POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 18 -19 years

RECORD LENGTH OF HORNS: 122 cm

MOST LIKE: The Roan Antelope, which also has black and white facial markings, but the gemsbok is somewhat smaller, with straight, rapierlike horns.

HABITAT: Open, arid areas, such as open grassland, Kalahari duneland and bush savanna.

WHERE FOUND:
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
Karoo National Park
Vaalbos National Park