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African Mammals

The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope in the Oryx genus.

Also known as the Souther 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.

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Filename: Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) in Namaqualand flowers 003.jpg
Copyright: Shannon Wild
Image Size: 7156x4776 / 46.3MB; Africa Animal Animals bloom daisies daisy Fauna field of flowers flower flowers gemsbok gemsbuck namaqualand namaqualand daisies namaqualand daisy orange Oryx outdoors outside pink purple Safari Shannon Benson Shannon Wild South Africa Southern Southern Oryx Wild Wild Spirit Photo Wildlife yellow
Contained in galleries: AFRICAN ARCHIVE, WILDLIFE ARCHIVE, Mammals

The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope in the Oryx genus. <br />
<br />
Also known as the Souther Oryx.<br />
<br />
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.