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It's an antelope that's large and has long horns. It uses its horns to defend itself from cheetahs and other predators.

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The scientific name of a Gemsbok is Oryx gazella.

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What is the name for antelope that begins with ge?

gemsbok


What is a bastard gemsbok?

A bastard gemsbok is another name for the roan antelope - Latin name Hippotragus equinus, found in West, Central, East and Southern Africa.


What is a seven letter name for large antelope ending in bok?

Springbok or steenbok. Also gemsbok, a local name for an oryx in southern Africa.


What is the name of a large antelope beginning with the letterG?

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Is a gemsbok a carnivore?

No, the Gemsbok is a herbivore.


What is large antelope whose name start in you or g?

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Is a gemsbok a type of oryx?

Yes. A gemsbok is a type of oryx.


Is a gemsbok a hoofed animal?

Yes, the Gemsbok is an even-toed ungulate.


Is a gemsbok a mammal?

Yes, a gemsbok is a small antelope. All antelope are mammals


How long is a gemsbok pregnate for?

The gestation period of the Gemsbok is 260 - 300 days.


What is the name of an african gazelle?

it depends how you mean, if you mean the African name then it is gemsbok, but if you mean as in country/region wise then it is just gazelle.


What is the nationality of Namibia?

Gemsbok.