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The gemsbok (Oryx gazella), or South African oryx, is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. It is endemic to the dry and barren regions of Botswana , Namibia , South Africa and (parts of) Zimbabwe , mainly inhabiting the Kalahari and Namib Deserts , areas in which it is supremely adapted for survival.
Tylosema esculentum, with common names gemsbok bean and marama bean or morama bean, [2] is a long-lived perennial legume native to arid areas of southern Africa. Stems grow at least 3 metres (9.8 ft), in a prostrate or trailing form, with forked tendrils that facilitate climbing .
TasteAtlas produces various infographic maps to showcase an in-depth look at different cuisines and local foods, [26] as well as numerous top lists or certain dishes and regions. [ 27 ] [ 28 ] [ 29 ] The site hands out TasteAtlas Awards [ 30 ] for categories like "Best Traditional Dish" [ 31 ] (won by Picanha for 2023/24 [ 32 ] ), "Best Cuisine ...
Range maps are provided wherever possible; if a range map is not available, a description of the bovid's range is provided. Ranges are based on the IUCN Red List for that species unless otherwise noted. All extinct species or subspecies listed alongside extant species went extinct after 1500 CE, and are indicated by a dagger symbol "†".
There are not four primary tastes, but five: in addition to bitter, sour, salty, and sweet, humans have taste receptors for umami, which is a "savory" or "meaty" taste. [491] Fat does interact with specific receptors in taste bud cells, but whether it is a sixth primary taste remains inconclusive.
Over 75 kg (165 lb) of meat is consumed in the United States per person per year, 60 kg in Germany, 38 kg in China, and under 20 kg in Africa. [ 1 ] Pigs can reach their market weight with 10–15 percent less food if they are kept on antibiotics, but overuse increases the likelihood of antibiotic-resistant bacteria , so-called "superbugs."
The current scientific name of Thomson's gazelle is Eudorcas thomsonii.It is a member of the genus Eudorcas and is classified under the family Bovidae.Thomson's gazelle was first described by British zoologist Albert Günther in 1884. [4]
Taurotragus / t ə ˈ r ɒ t r ə ɡ ə s / is a genus of large African antelopes, placed under the subfamily Bovinae and family Bovidae.The genus authority is the German zoologist Johann Andreas Wagner, who first mentioned it in the journal Die Säugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur, mit Beschreibungen in 1855. [1]