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The Gemsbok is a large antelope with long, straight horns and a beautiful tan and white coat. They are known for their amazing ability to survive in hot, dry places like the desert.
Key details
- Length
- 190-240 cm
- Weight
- 180-240 kg
- Lifespan
- 18-20 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 240-270 days
Traits
FurrySocialHornedHerbivorousThermoregulatingDesertDiurnalKeystone Species
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The Gemsbok is a large, striking antelope with a pale fawn-grey coat, a distinctive black stripe running down its flank, and bold black and white facial markings. It has long, straight, spear-like horns that can reach over a meter in length and are ridged at the base.
Female Gemsbok can have horns that are longer than males', even though they are thinner!
Gemsbok can run very fast for an antelope, reaching speeds up to 60 kilometers per hour!
If threatened, a Gemsbok will often stand its ground and fight instead of running away!
