Surprising Facts about Oryx Gazellas(Gemsboks)’ Mating Behaviors
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This video is about the surprising facts about Oryx Gazellas(Gemsboks)’ mating behaviors
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Courtship Ritual and Pheromone Communication
During the courtship ritual, male oryxes follow a distinct sequence of behaviors.
Male oryxes sniff the female's genital region to sense reproductive pheromones, similar to other ungulates. They determine if a female is in estrus using the lip-curling Flehmen response after assessing her scent or urine. Following this, he might engage in nuzzling and subsequently attempt to mount.
Horn Clashing
Male oryxes engage in ritualized combat to establish dominance. They use their long, straight horns, which can reach lengths of up to 85 cm (33 inches). These fights can be intense but are typically non-lethal, as the males aim to demonstrate strength without inflicting serious injury.
Victory Display
The behavior could also be a form of dominance or victory display. By scraping the ground vigorously, the winning oryx might be emphasizing its triumph to any onlookers or the defeated opponent.
Female Selectivity
Horn size and shape play an essential part in mate selection. As horns are used by male oryx during fights for dominance or territorial disputes, larger and more robust horns in males could be seen as a sign of greater fitness. Also, long and sharp horns can deter and seriously injure formidable predators such as lions. Therefore, it’s plausible to think that partner choice based on horn characteristics makes it advantageous for survival.
Optimal Timing of Mating and Delayed Estrus for Survival
To increase the chances of calf survival, oryxes find the optimal timing of the mating season. Breeding during the rainy season ensures that calves are born when food is more plentiful. Also, since the offspring can be at risk from potential predators, this optimal mating season helps female oryx to hide her calf in grass or sand for up to six weeks which is a behavior common in antelopes.
If environmental conditions are poor, such as during periods of severe drought, female oryxes might experience delayed estrus, postponing reproduction until conditions are more favorable.
#oryx #gemsbok #mating #breeding #Oryxgazella
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Courtship Ritual and Pheromone Communication
During the courtship ritual, male oryxes follow a distinct sequence of behaviors.
Male oryxes sniff the female's genital region to sense reproductive pheromones, similar to other ungulates. They determine if a female is in estrus using the lip-curling Flehmen response after assessing her scent or urine. Following this, he might engage in nuzzling and subsequently attempt to mount.
Horn Clashing
Male oryxes engage in ritualized combat to establish dominance. They use their long, straight horns, which can reach lengths of up to 85 cm (33 inches). These fights can be intense but are typically non-lethal, as the males aim to demonstrate strength without inflicting serious injury.
Victory Display
The behavior could also be a form of dominance or victory display. By scraping the ground vigorously, the winning oryx might be emphasizing its triumph to any onlookers or the defeated opponent.
Female Selectivity
Horn size and shape play an essential part in mate selection. As horns are used by male oryx during fights for dominance or territorial disputes, larger and more robust horns in males could be seen as a sign of greater fitness. Also, long and sharp horns can deter and seriously injure formidable predators such as lions. Therefore, it’s plausible to think that partner choice based on horn characteristics makes it advantageous for survival.
Optimal Timing of Mating and Delayed Estrus for Survival
To increase the chances of calf survival, oryxes find the optimal timing of the mating season. Breeding during the rainy season ensures that calves are born when food is more plentiful. Also, since the offspring can be at risk from potential predators, this optimal mating season helps female oryx to hide her calf in grass or sand for up to six weeks which is a behavior common in antelopes.
If environmental conditions are poor, such as during periods of severe drought, female oryxes might experience delayed estrus, postponing reproduction until conditions are more favorable.
#oryx #gemsbok #mating #breeding #Oryxgazella
Reference
Media Credits : Film Footage courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.,
(author and title)
Martini11 - Gemsbok mating or Oryx mating in Etosha, Namibia. Wild safari in Africa. Safari ride. A Game drive. Wildlife watching in the comfort 4WD open safari vehicle.
EcoPrint - Gemsbok antelopes (Oryx gazella) eating salty soil, Kalahari desert, South Africa
ER CREATIVE SERVICES LTD - Arabian Oryx or white oryx (Oryx leucoryx) Female and two young
steve bushman - A large antelope mating in the plains of Africa.
Happy monkey - antelopes are fighting. Africa, Namibia. Etosha National Park.
Yuval dax - Two Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) fighting , butting heads and horns clashing /Yotvata Hai-Bar Nature Reserve,Negev Desert, Israel
Artush - Fighting Gemsbok, Oryx gazella in Kalahari, Green desert after rain season. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa wildlife safari
Mordonez3 - close up of oryx antelope head chewing
Ian Miller - Close up go Gemsbok or oryx in desert landscape
Lucas T. Jahn - Male lion and female lioness lying in salt pan of Etosha National Park relaxing, with Oryx and Zebra in the back, Namibia
WHstock - Oryx in the open field
BlackBoxGuild - A large eland bull with his harem of females move through the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya.
Sergei25 - Juvenile antelope scimitar horn Oryx (Oryx leucoryx). Due to danger of extinction the species was introduced from Sahara and adopted in nature reserves of the Middle East
Lucas T. Jahn - Beautiful Oryx Gemsbok antelope in arid grass and mountain landscape of Namib allstarpl.com - Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, with young one, Namibia
Female Common Eland & New Born Calf; Maasai Mara Kenya Africa
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