Details for Oryx

• Oryx

  Oryx are a genus of large antelopes native to the arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. They are distinguished by their long, straight, spear-like horns, which are present in both sexes, and striking facial markings. The Scimitar-horned Oryx (extinct in the wild) and Gemsbok (South Africa/Namibia) are notable African species. Oryx are highly adapted to desert and semi-desert environments, capable of going long periods without water. They are grazers and browsers, feeding on grasses and desert vegetation. Their resilience makes them iconic symbols of arid landscapes.

  

  Habitat: The Oryx lives in Tanzania, Somaliland, Somalia, South-africa, Angola, Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Chad, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, United-arab-emirates, Saudi-arabia, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Yemen.