gemsbok
Straight-horned African antelope
A gemsbok is a large African antelope with long, straight horns and distinctive black-and-white facial markings.
Native to arid regions of southern Africa, gemsboks are known for their ability to survive in harsh desert conditions.
A herd of gemsbok crossed the Kalahari dunes.
Also spelled gemsbok or gemsbuck.
Long-horned desert antelope
- elandLargest living antelope
- kuduSpiral-horned African antelope
- impalaLeaping African antelope
- sableBlack, in heraldry
roan · hartebeest · wildebeest · bushbuck · klipspringer · duiker · waterbuck
Southern African semi-desert
- NamibSouthwestern African coastal desert
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- desertTo leave behind completely
- aridDevoid of water
dunes · veld · grassland · bushveld · waterhole · drought · harsh · semi-arid
Award for winning
- safariWildlife observation journey
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- outfitterEquipment seller for expeditions
taxidermy · cull · quota · license · tracker · big game · expedition · marksmanship
Curve winding around center
- keratinStructural hair protein
- rapierSlender dueling blade
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- pointedTapering to a tip
elongated · defense · sparring · dominance · sexual selection · weaponry · trophy · skewer
Resistance to high temperatures
- water conservationMinimizing freshwater waste strategically
- reflectiveCasting back light
- drought resistantAble to withstand dryness
- desert survivalLiving through barren conditions
Kept from harm
- wildlife reserveProtected habitat for fauna
- national parkProtected land for conservation
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- population managementControlling numbers of inhabitants
CITES · poaching · sanctuary · game farm · translocation · breeding program
oryx
Long-horned desert antelope
sable · roan · hartebeest · wildebeest · bushbuck · klipspringer · duiker · waterbuck
Kalahari
Southern African semi-desert
- NamibSouthwestern African coastal desert
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- desertTo leave behind completely
arid · dunes · veld · grassland · bushveld · waterhole · drought · harsh · semi-arid · Namibia
trophy
Award for winning
- safariWildlife observation journey
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
outfitter · taxidermy · cull · quota · license · tracker · big game · expedition · marksmanship · quarry
spiral
Curve winding around center
pointed · elongated · defense · sparring · dominance · sexual selection · weaponry · trophy · skewer · goring
heat tolerance
Resistance to high temperatures
- water conservationMinimizing freshwater waste strategically
- reflectiveCasting back light
- drought resistantAble to withstand dryness
desert survival · endurance · thermoregulation · sparse vegetation
protected
Kept from harm
- wildlife reserveProtected habitat for fauna
- national parkProtected land for conservation
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
population management · CITES · poaching · sanctuary · game farm · translocation · breeding program