Shoulder Height: 1,2 m, Mass: 200 kg, Gestation: 240-270 days.

This gregarious, sure-footed and extremely swift antelope has very good eyesight. The horns are long and straight. A dangerous animal when wounded, the gembok has been known to impala lions on its pointed horns. It is found of rolling. A nomadic animal, this species is often found in groups up to 40 strong. Old bulls lead solitary lives. The gemsbok is typically found on dry plains, in the desert and occasionally in savanna and mopane woodland.

One: Slightly rounded, broad, flat end, tapered to a point. Up to 1,7 cm long.

Spoor: Heavy, splayed track; 11-13 cm long.

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