GEMSBOK

The Gemsbok or gemsbuck(Oryx gazella) is a large antelope in the Oryx genus.It is native to the aridregions of Southern Africa'such as the Kalahari Desert.Some authories formaly included the East African oryx as a sub-species.

The name Gemsbok is depicted on the coat of arms of Namibia,where the curreent population of the species is estimated at 373,0000 individual.

The name "gemsbok" in english is derived from Afrikaans gemsbok,which itself is derived from the Dutch name of the male chamios,gemsbok.Although some superfacial similarities in appearance (especially in the facial pattern) are noticed,the chamois and the oryx are notclosely related.

WHERE WILL YOU FIND THEM

You will find the gemsbok just beyond the panda canyon.