208K views · 3.4K reactions | Rare moment of calm as the Gemsbok grazes beside Etosha’s tranquil waters in Namibia. #namibia #etosha #gemsbok #namibiatourism #travelnamibia #safari #wildlife #nature #desert #explorepage #trendingvideos #viral #wildlifephotography | Madbookings - Travel Experts in Africa & Asia | Facebook

5.1K views · 60 reactions | Gemsbok at Etosha National Park, Namibia. #namibia #etoshanationalpark #gemsbok #okaukuejo #africa #safari #holiday #nationalpark #etosha #wildlife #safari #namibiansafari #explore #explorenamibia | Nwrnamibia | Facebook

#TROPHYHUNT #GEMSBOK (Oryx) One of our most requested hunts…and the pride of Namibia: the Gemsbok. Although their horns look like rapiers, they are seldom used for stabbing. Territorial males defend their domain by skirmishing blows to intruders. They fight by hooking with their horns backwards and sideways over the shoulders. An extremely thick skin on the neck and shoulders (to 15 mm) protect them against these blows. Gemsbok have a shoulder height of ± 1.25m (49.2 inch) and the males weigh ±