Southern Africa’s oryx – Oryx gazella, aka “gemsbok” – is the largest of the world’s four oryx species.
This handsome antelope is prominent on Namibia’s coat of arms.
Oryx is also a firm favourite of Namibian diners; if Namibia had a “Paul Hogan”, he’d surely entice tourists by offering to “throw some gemsbok on the braai”.
Click this to discover “5 Fascinating Facts” about this superbly-adapted animal.
Eventually, a multi-image oryx post will show and tell you a deal more.
Meanwhile, the next instalment in this single-image series will also be oryx-pertinent… if you eat oryx…and probably a big surprise, in any event.
Oryx gazella is not endangered, and is one of the world’s healthiest, most delicious meats.
Photo is copyright Doug Spencer, taken in Etosha National Park at 9.22 am on 07 November 2022.