Oryxes Antelopes (Oryx sp.)

[epaiva]

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Head and body length excluding the tail 180-200 cm., Shoulder height males 120-125 cm. females 112 cm, tail 45-90 cm. weight males 200-275 kg females 180-210 kg.
Behavior; Family group: herds of about 10-40 animals, which consist of a dominant male, a few non dominant males and females. Main predators: Lion, Wild dog, Hyena. They can reach running speeds up to 60 kmph, females use their horns to defend themselves and their offpring from predators, while males primarely use their horns to defend their territory from others.
Distribution: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Credits to Sofhia VdM, Kalahari Game Lodge, and Ramsi Sras.
Information taken from the book BOVIDS of the Wolrd Antelopes, Gazelles, Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Relatives (Jose R. Castello) Reply