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Gemsbok

Oryx gazella

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Description:

The gemsbok, gemsbuck or South African oryx is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. It is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert. Some authorities formerly included the East African oryx as a subspecies

Habitat:

Kalahari Desert and open grassland

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PublishedApril 13, 2020

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