Gemsbuck color

[Letzhunt]

Just was looking back at a photo of the Gemsbuck I took in May, 2024. I have noticed that most Gemsbuck appear to be really white in the face and mine is much more gray. Almost appears dirty...which it could be. I am not unhappy with my trophy but was just wondering if it is a sign of age, genetics, health or any other reason. I will upload a photo when I can.

 

[375Fox]

All my Gemsbok from different parts of Namibia are the same coloration in photos both prime and very old. I’d suspect it is most likely genetics particularly if from South Africa where they aren’t native to most regions.

 

[Lumaberpat]

I don’t know anything about gembuck, but I know that food deficiencies or over abundance could affect color of animals; humans can turn orange if they eat only carrots, flamingos in the Buffalo zoo aren’t pink bc shrimp are expensive.

It could be genetics mentioned above as well.