Cape Buffalo vs Scimitar-horned Oryx
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Cape Buffalo
1.7 m
Human
1.75 m
Scimitar-horned Oryx
1.35 m
| Cape Buffalo | Scimitar-horned Oryx | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 300–900 kg | 90–210 kg |
| Length | 1.7–3.4 m | 1.6–2.3 m |
| Height | 1–1.7 m | 1.1–1.35 m |
| Top Speed | 57 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–25 yrs | 15–20 yrs |
| Gestation | 340 days | 220 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Migratory |
| Habitat | Grassland, Savanna, Wetland, Forest | Desert, Grassland, Savanna |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Bovidae | Bovidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |