Description

Gemsbok or South African Oryx skull, real bone.

This specimen is approximately 46 inches long.  The skull is approximately 15.5 inches long, and the horns are approximately 34″ long.     You will receive this piece or one similar to it.  We are happy to send you photos of the exact piece that you will receive.

Gemsbok are the largest species in the genus Oryx. They stand about 1.2 to 3.9 ft at the shoulder, and the body length can vary from 75 to 94 inches. Male gemsbok can weigh between 400 to 530 pounds, while females weigh between 220 to 460 pounds.

Gemsbok are widely known for their spectacular horns that average 33 inches in length. From a distance, the only outward difference between males and females is their horns, and many hunters mistake females for males each year. In males, horns tend to be thicker with larger bases, while females have slightly longer, thinner horns.

Female gemsbok use their horns to defend themselves and their offspring from predators, while males primarily use their horns to defend their territories from other males.

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