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Meaning of gemsbok
Wordnet
gemsbok (n)
large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks
Webster
gemsbok (n.)
A South African antelope (Oryx Capensis), having long, sharp, nearly straight horns.
gemsbok Sentence Examples
- The gemsbok, a large antelope, is known for its distinctive black-tipped horns.
- Gemsboks have incredible speed and endurance, enabling them to outrun predators with ease.
- The herds of gemsboks are often led by a dominant male who protects the group from danger.
- Gemsboks dig up water to quench their thirst if other sources are scarce.
- The gemsbok's thick, shaggy coat insulates it against harsh desert conditions.
- During droughts, gemsboks can survive for weeks without food or water.
- Predators such as lions and hyenas target gemsbok for their meat.
- The hunting of gemsboks is regulated to ensure sustainable populations.
- Gemsboks are found in arid savannas and deserts in southern and eastern Africa.
- The gemsbok is an iconic animal that represents the resilience and adaptability of African wildlife.
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large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanksA South African antelope (Oryx Capensis), having long, sharp, nearly straight horns.
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The gemsbok, a large antelope, is known for its distinctive black-tipped horns.
Gemsboks have incredible speed and endurance, enabling them to outrun predators with ease.
The herds of gemsboks are often led by a dominant male who protects the group from danger.
Gemsboks dig up water to quench their thirst if other sources are scarce.
