The Gemsbuck has long straight horns and distinctive facial markings, and is one of Africa's most admired antelopes. They live and thrive in harsh environments, where other antelope cannot, this makes them a hardy specimen and a tough hunt.

A floor pedestal mount is one of our favourite choices. Take the long horns into consideration when deciding on your taxidermy mount, it may affect your choice, depending on the height of your roof. This is why a floor pedestal is our first option, it also give you the opportunity to examine this magnificent species up close.

Golden Gemsbuck Taxidermy FAQ's

Are Gemsbok invasive?

No not in Southern Africa. However Yes, gemsbok are considered invasive in New Mexico, as they thrive without natural predators in this region. Introduced in the 1970s for hunting, their population continued to grow significantly, putting pressure on native species, especially during droughts due to their size and resource consumption.

Why is a Golden Gemsbuck unique?

The golden gemsbuck is unique due to its rare, naturally occurring colour variation, which appears golden-beige on the body with golden-brown markings instead of black.

Is a Gemsbok a deer?

No, gemsbok is not a deer; they are large antelopes that form part of the Oryx family, not the deer family known as Cervidae.

How fast can a Gemsbok run?

Gemsbok can run up to 60km/h, maintaining this speed for long distances to escape predators.