The Arabian oryx or white oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is a medium-sized antelope with a distinct shoulder bump, long, straight horns, and a tufted tail. [2] It is a bovid, and the smallest member of the genus Oryx, native to desert and steppe areas of the Arabian Peninsula.

Aug 27, 2023 · Native to the Kalahari Desert, the African oryx, or gemsbok (Oryx gazella), is a large antelope that now lives in southern New Mexico. It weighs on average up to 450 pounds (204 kg) and stands 47 inches (1.2 meters) tall at the shoulder, almost as …

Oryx (/ ˈɒrɪks / ORR-iks) is a genus consisting of four large antelope species called oryxes. Their pelage is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight and annulated. [2] .

Al Houbara Protected Area is a natural reserve in the United Arab Emirates, and it is located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is named after the large ground bird, Houbara, which belongs in the Persian Gulf region. This reserve consists of abundant plantation and coastal plains on well-drained sandy and gravelly terrain. [2]

The Arabian Oryx is classified as an endangered species, and now it can be seen in large herds at the dedicated Arabian Oryx Reserve in Abu Dhabi. The credit for making Abu Dhabi home to the largest group of Arabian Oryx in the world goes …

Dec 4, 2024 · Uruq Bani Ma’arid, located along the western edge of the Empty Quarter, is more than just a habitat for the Arabian oryx. Covering over 12,760 square kilometers, the reserve includes valleys, salt flats, and sandy plains, forming one of Saudi Arabia’s most crucial habitats.

The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is an area within the Central Desert and Coastal Hills biogeographical regions of Oman. Seasonal fogs and dews support a unique desert ecosystem whose diverse flora includes several endemic plants.

The Arabian Oryx is a medium-sized mammal weighing up to 80kg. Their colouration is white with darker facial and leg markings. Their horns are very long and straight or slightly curved with male horns thicker and shorter than those of females.

Protected Area Profile for Arabian Oryx Protected Area from the World Database on Protected Areas, April 2025. Available at: www.protectedplanet.net.

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.