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.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

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.

Good day sir
If you post a pic it would help
Looking forward

 

[Letzhunt]

 

[IvW]

Nothing wrong with that Gemsbuck and from just looking at the horns appears to be a very fine bull. Old with secondary growth thick bases yet still carrying good length and sharp tips. Warhorse.....

 

[375Fox]

I’m not sure the coloration difference you see? That looks like a gemsbok should. A very nice bull too.

 

[Red Leg]

Hell of a bull and the colors look correct to me.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

100% normal colours
Remember pics in books etc are adited and made to lookbetter amd sharper
Animals in the wild, eapecially bulls, rub there faces in the sand and against trees or bushes all day

 

[Letzhunt]

Well thanks all........ I truly wasn't fishing for compliments but I appreciate your thoughts on my Gemsbuck. He will be mounted on a pedestal next to my Kudu in my avatar.
Ha is again to the fine people on this forum.

 

[Piet-Vis]

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.

Comaan man
I though we established that your understanding of genetics is negligible and that you will stop making comments about a topic you have no understanding about.

 

[375Fox]

Comaan man
I though we established that your understanding of genetics is negligible and that you will stop making comments about a topic you have no understanding about.

I thought we established you have a personal stake in game breeding that causes you to only present partial truths? Starting from limited stock and breeding for certain characteristics makes certain species in South Africa recognizable in many cases. I’m not willing to intentionally present a lie. I can’t say the same for you.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I think it's the exposure of film/camera. I see the cloud cover that day was spotty. I suspect the sun was just behind a snall cloud. Colors in the photo are good but they don't jump out. A little subdued. Here's my first gemsbuck. Note how much bluer the sky is. Also the darker background really makes the colors jump out whereas your photo was taken with bull laying on lighter red earth. Optical illusion. That is a massive bull. Did you have it measured?

 

[Letzhunt]

I did but honestly don't recall the length. I have it in my notes somewhere I will look for them tonight