What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?

  • Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semidesert areas of cold high mountains
  • Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk
  • Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-east India only
  • None of the statements given above is correct

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