On January 7, 2003, a spectacular friendship was forged between a lioness called Kamunyak and a baby oryx in Samburu National Reserve. In a radical departure from its instincts, Kamunyak protected the little calf for 15 days since its birth. Ordinarily, Kamunyak, which means blessed one in Maa, would have killed the oryx for a meal.

Jan 1, 2002 · Oryx-cub and lioness would rejoin, the lioness rubbing her head gently down its body… the Oryx, gangly-legged, nibbling softly on the lioness’ ear. We do not think that the calf could have survived if it had not been suckling from its Oryx mother.

In New Mexico, they feed on desert grasses, yucca, buffalo gourds, and mesquite bean pods. They are especially adapted to desert life and can go a long time without drinking water. This area also lacks a way to control the population. Lions and other natural predators cull the population in Africa, with only 10% of calves reaching one year of age.

Jan 7, 2002 · In the Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya, a lioness recently struck up friendship with an oryx calf in a spectacle that puzzled everyone including wildlife experts.

Two lions stalk a herd of easily-spooked oryx in the hope of an easy lunch. Will they be successful in taking down their next meal?Subscribe: http://bit.ly/B...

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 …

Feb 19, 2002 · A Kenyan lioness which perplexed wildlife experts last month by adopting a newborn Beisa oryx at Samburu National Park astonished them again on Valentine's Day by taking on another. When the lioness adopted her first calf last month, animal behaviorists said she had probably mistaken it for a lion cub.

Jan 7, 2002 · A lioness in central Kenya has baffled wildlife experts by adopting a baby oryx, a kind of small antelope normally preyed upon by big cats.

Oct 12, 2002 · The sight of a full-grown lion at the side of a newborn antelope -- she has adopted five antelopes this year -- attracted hordes of tourists.

Nov 23, 2008 · I just wanted to remind readers or inform anyone who did not know of this story – Samburu was the home to a very interesting and unusual lioness, called Kamunyak, who adopted a baby oryx antelope in 2001/2002 and continued to do so on 5 other occasions.