Oryx gazella is a species of saber-horned antelope found in Eastern and Southern Africa.
The chamois is the personification of endurance and unpretentiousness, so it is depicted on the coat of arms of Namibia. From time immemorial, the aborigines have used Oryx skins for clothing, and horns as spearheads.
Long and sharp horns are the first thing that catches the eye when describing these ungulates: they can reach a length of up to one and a half meters!
Oryx itself is not small, at the withers it reaches 1 m 20 cm. A characteristic feature of this species of oryx is a black-and-white muzzle, similar to a mask.
Chamois usually live in arid regions (deserts and semi-deserts), but they are also found in savannas. Their range stretches from Ethiopia and Somalia to Namibia and South Africa.
Oryx prefer to eat herbs, but they are also able to dig up roots, and also eat wild fruits. Although they sometimes drink water, they can do without reservoirs, as they cover their water supply from food.
