gemsbuck
South African antelope
Gemsbuck is an alternative spelling of gemsbok, a large African antelope with long, straight horns and distinctive black-and-white facial markings.
Native to the arid regions of southern Africa, it's known for surviving harsh desert conditions.
We spotted a gemsbuck on the Namibian plains.
Long-horned desert antelope
- springbokLeaping southern African antelope
- elandLargest living antelope
- kuduSpiral-horned African antelope
- impalaLeaping African antelope
sable · roan · hartebeest · wildebeest · gazelle · bushbuck · bongo · dik-dik
Tropical grassland, sparse trees
- veldAfrican open grassland
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- bushveldAfrican subtropical woodland ecosystem
- drylandArid agricultural zone
scrubland · arid · desert · kopje · dune · waterhole · acacia · semi-arid
At risk of extinction
- protectionGuarding against harm
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
sanctuary · reserve · reintroduction · breeding program · national park · threatened · CITES · captive breeding
oryx
Long-horned desert antelope
- springbokLeaping southern African antelope
- elandLargest living antelope
- kuduSpiral-horned African antelope
impala · sable · roan · hartebeest · wildebeest · gazelle · bushbuck · bongo · dik-dik · duiker
savanna
Tropical grassland, sparse trees
- veldAfrican open grassland
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- bushveldAfrican subtropical woodland ecosystem
dryland · scrubland · arid · desert · kopje · dune · waterhole · acacia · semi-arid · plateau
endangered
At risk of extinction
- protectionGuarding against harm
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
poaching · sanctuary · reserve · reintroduction · breeding program · national park · threatened · CITES · captive breeding · translocation
safari
Wildlife observation journey
outfitter · stalking · tracking · rifle · quarry · mounted · trophy room · game reserve · cull · venison
spiral
Curve winding around center
sharp · symmetrical · elongated · ridged · keratin · defensive · lethal · skewer · formidable · iconic