{"product_id":"gemsbok-taxidermy-shoulder-mount","title":"Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Specimen A","description":"\u003cp\u003e58 x 22 x 32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasters of desert survival and duelists without equal, the gemsbok is one of our absolute favorite antelopes. How can you not love them with their dramatic horns and striking coloration? It’s not only an aesthetic choice. These guys are super fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most prominent thing on the gemsbok is its long, saber-like horns. Just look at them. That is one serious arsenal attached to their heads. These aren’t just for show either. Gemsbok have been known to kill predators, including lions, when defending themselves. Not only that, but both the males and the females sport these pointy “don’t even try it” horns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot only are they armed and dangerous, they are tough as nails and live in some of the most inhospitable places on Earth. Gemsbok live in places like the Kalahari Desert, where temperatures can get extreme. They’ve adapted to handle heat that would wipe out most animals. They have developed some interesting adaptations to better handle the outdoor oven they live in. Instead of sweating right away, they let their body temperature rise to reduce water loss. It’s like built-in heat tolerance. Not only that, but their bold black-and-white facial markings actually help reduce glare and may play a role in temperature regulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey barely need water, as they get most of their hydration from plants, especially roots and tubers. Speaking of their snacking habits, the gemsbok is an excellent digger, as it needs to get to those roots and tubers. Makes sense, right?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile these are very large animals, they have some serious speed. In short bursts, they can run up to about 35–40 mph. As a reference point, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsain Bolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reached about 27–28 mph during his fastest recorded race. Considering the gemsbok has two giant pikes sticking out from its head, we wouldn’t want to be in front of that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVlad the Impaler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e would approve, though.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Shipping Info For Oversized Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oversized items like this do not qualify for the free shipping discount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information about our shipping policies, please see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/pages\/shipping\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshipping page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e  We will do our best to ship via conventional methods, but some mounts are just too big for carriers to handle safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Conventional: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf we are unable to ship via \u003cspan\u003econventional\u003c\/span\u003e methods, we recommend a taxidermy-specific carrier called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trophytransport.com\/quotes.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrophy Transport\u003c\/a\u003e. Once purchased, we ask that you reach out to them to arrange shipping and payment. After that is done, we will work out the logistics and pickup with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eWe can also work with another carrier of your choice, but for taxidermy, they are generally the best and most affordable option since they do not need to crate the piece which is expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"558\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor more information, please email us at \u003ca data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003einfo@PaxtonGate.com \u003c\/a\u003eor see our shipping page \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/pages\/shipping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doug Tupen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52329457156320,"sku":"442524","price":1930.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/2797\/2442\/files\/Paxton_Gate_tax_gemsbok.jpg?v=1779816756","url":"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/products\/gemsbok-taxidermy-shoulder-mount","provider":"Paxton Gate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}