From the archives of my African camping trip. Two Gemsbok at a water hole in Etosha National Park, Namibia. The gemsbok or gemsbuck is a large antelope in the Oryx genus. It is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert. Wikipedia Scientific name: Oryx gazella Height: 1.2 m (At Shoulder) Speed: 60 km/h (Maximum, Running) Length: 1.9 – 2.4 m Mass: Male: 220 – 300 kg, Female: 100 – 210 kg Did you know: The beautiful horns of the gemsbok are sought after as charms in many cultures and were even sold as unicorn horns in medieval England. Many thanks for your visit , comments, invites and favs ...it is always appreciated. Happy Travel Tuesday

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Namibia - Family Safari - this photo was taken by a 9 year old on safari with his family - not bad eh? www.yoursafari.co.uk/ #namibia #safari #wildlifephotography #animalsofinstagram #family

Oryx in the Kalahari, Botswana All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2016

Photographed at Mpaathutlwa Pan.

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