It is a bovid, and the smallest member of the genus Oryx, native to desert and steppe areas of the Arabian Peninsula. The Arabian oryx was extinct in the wild by the early 1970s, but was saved in zoos and private reserves, and was reintroduced into the wild starting in 1980.

The Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is amongst the largest desert mammals of the Arab region and throughout history has been an important aspect of its heritage. Once extinct in the wild, it once again inhabits the dry Arabian Peninsula.

The Arabian Oryx, oryx leucoryx, is a striking antelope renowned for its elegant beauty and resilience, adapted to survive in the harsh desert environments of the Arabian Peninsula. Adults stand about 1 meter at the shoulder and weigh between 60 to 100 kg.

The Arabian oryx is an almost all white antelope with a large set of horns rising from the top of their head. Black fur is found on the lower jaw and as a spot on their nose. Their lower legs are also colored black.

Jun 14, 2022 · The Arabian oryx, not the beast of legend, is a white animal with dark legs and black patches on the nose and under its large eyes – famous as material for metaphors among the Bedouin poets. It is approximately three and a half feet high with horns almost two feet long.

Feb 8, 2025 · Arabian Oryx, also known as white oryx, is the symbol of beauty and resilience that lives in the desert environment of Arabian countries such as Qatar. Wearing a white coat that glows under the sun with a dark and sturdy leg showcases …

On June 28, 2007, Oman's Arabian Oryx Sanctuary was the first site to be removed from the UNESCO World Heritage List. UNESCO cited the Omani government's decision to open 90% of the site to oil prospecting as the main reason for this decision.

Jan 10, 2019 · Experts at the IUCN have revealed to Arab News that the Arabian oryx could be upgraded to another level on its list within years, to “near-threatened,” thanks to regional breeding programs and...

The Arabian oryx was once widely distributed across the Arabian Peninsula and north to Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Syria and the Sinai desert in Egypt. Today, it can be found in Israel, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Sep 16, 2023 · The survival and remarkable recovery of the pristine, white-coated Arabian oryx in the Arabian region stands as a testament to the effectiveness of dedicated conservation efforts. In 1972, this unique species, found exclusively in the Arabian Peninsula, faced the imminent threat of extinction in the wild.