Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) Male
The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope in the Oryx genus.
It is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, such as the Namib and Kalahari Deserts.
The current gemsbok population in South Africa is estimated at 373,000 individuals.
The name "gemsbok" in English is derived from Afrikaans gemsbok.
They are the largest species in the Oryx genus and stand about 1.2 m (3.9 ft) at the shoulder.
The body length can vary from 190 to 240 cm (75 to 94 in) and the tail measures 45 to 90 cm (18 to 35 in).
Male gemsbok can weigh between 220 and 300 kg (490 and 660 lb), while females weigh 100–210 kg (220–460 lb).
This male was sheltering in the shade of a telephone pole. The line in the background is the railway line to Luderitz.
Reference: Wikipedia