Gemsbok  (Oryx gazella)

Authentication

Authenticated (25/02/08) by Dr. David Mallon, Co-Chair, IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group.

Glossary

Subspecies: A population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (September, 2007)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Stuart, C. and Stuart, T. (1997) Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa. Struik Publishers, Cape Town.
  3. African Wildlife Foundation (September, 2007)
    http://www.awf.org/content/wildlife/detail/oryx
  4. Macdonald, D.W. (2006) The Encyclopedia of Mammals. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  5. Mills, G. and Hes, L. (1997) The Complete Book of Southern African Mammals. Struik Publishers, Cape Town.
  6. Kingdon, J. (1997) The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals. Academic Press, San Diego.
  7. Mallon, D. (2008) Pers. Comm.