Arabian oryx
Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Subfamily : Hippotraginae
Species : Oryx leucoryx
Which zoos have them?
Saint Louis Zoological Park (United States)The Arabian oryx, white oryx is listed as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Countries
Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates and YemenSome facts about the
Arabian oryx
Adult weight : 121.35 kg (266.97 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 21 years
Female maturity :794 days
Gestation : 243 days
Weaning : 137 days
Litter size : 1
Litters per year : 1
Facts about the Arabian oryx
(Deuteronomy 33:17)The Arabian white oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is a large white antelope, often confused with, or compared to, the mythical unicorn because of its impressive long, slim horns. (Full text)
Although Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is extinct in the wild, there are efforts to reintroduce it to the region. (Full text)
The Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is one of the flagship species of the Saudi Arabian reintroduction policy. (Full text)
Genus Oryx comprises five evolutionary isolates, of which one, Oryx leucoryx, is adapted to deserts, three, Oryx dammah, Oryx gazella beisa, Oryx gazella gazella, to subdesert or semidesert habitats, the last, Oryx gazella callotis, to somewhat more productive savannas (Wacher, 1988).
The Arabian oryx, Oryx leucoryx, is extinct in nature, but was restricted to a small portion of eastern Saudi Arabia.
In Saudi Arabia, the restoration of the Arabian oryx is a core programme of the National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development (NCWCD).
com); Arabian Oryx #2 (Huffman 2004) The Arabian oryx is a medium-sized antelope weighing 65 - 75 kg (140 - 170 lb). (Full text)
The Arabian oryx is probably found in herds of 2-20 individuals. (Full text)
Social organization and behaviour The Arabian oryx is reported to be a polygamous species [Stanley Price, 1989].
Measuring to the shoulder, the Arabian Oryx is about 3-4 feet (7. (Full text)
Conservation Status The Arabian oryx is classified as endangered by the IUCN (1996). (Full text)
Description The Arabian Oryx is a muscular and compact animal characterized by its white reflective pelage. (Full text)
We Can Achieve Spectacular Results The Arabian oryx is the symbol of The Phoenix Zoo, commemorating our pioneering efforts to save this species from extinction.
The Arabian oryx is one of the largest mammals of the Arabian desert. (Full text)
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