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Gemsbok in field of yellow flowers, South Africa This was taken in september 2016 in Karoo national park, South Africa Gemsbok,Geotagged,Karoo NP,Oryx gazella,South Africa,spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Gemsbok in field of yellow flowers, South Africa

This was taken in september 2016 in Karoo national park, South Africa

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    Barry
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    Gemsbok are such beautiful animals - great shot! Posted 8 years ago
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      stephen whittaker
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      Thanks, and yes they are indeed beautiful animals. Posted 8 years ago

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The Gemsbok

The gemsbok or gemsbuck is a large antelope in the ''Oryx'' genus. It is native to the arid regions of southern Africa, but formerly some authorities included the East African Oryx as a subspecies. Its current population in South Africa is 373,000.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded May 12, 2017. Captured Sep 9, 2016 14:27 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • NIKON D7200
  • f/9.0
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.