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Location: Mabula Safari Lodge, South Africa. The gemsbuck is a large antelope in the Oryx genus. it is a native of the arid regions of Southern Africa.
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Location: Mabula Safari Lodge, South Africa. The gemsbuck is a large antelope in the Oryx genus. it is a native of the arid regions of Southern Africa.
Mass: 200 - 300kg (Male
Height 1.2m (at shoulder)
Body Length: 1.9 to 2.4 m

© Brian Basson 2014
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Well captured....amazing markings as of all the other African animals

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The Gentlemen of the Kalahari - such regal creatures

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This National Geographic quallity to it.

Fantastic Brian.

You forget how nice their biltong is. Brillant capture.

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Amazing capture,nicely done:-)

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