Oryx

Oryx leucoryx

Arabian Oryx -  Uruq Bani Ma’arid 1998.Oryx Moon

Animal facts

The Arabian oryx became extinct in the wild in 1972, mainly due to hunting. A few were taken into captivity and bred in zoos - this species was one of the earliest successes of captive breeding. Several hundred have since been returned to the desert in Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Where they live

Reintroduced to Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Habitat

Stony semi-desert

What they eat

Plants and underground tubers

IUCN status

Endangered

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