Scimitar-horned Oryx

At A Glance

Icon Weight Weight: Male: 301 to 460 lbs. Female: 200 to 300 lbs.

Icon Size Size: 3 feet to 4.5 feet tall.

Icon Lifespan Lifespan: Up to 28 years.

Icon Location Location: Sahara and Sahel regions of North Africa

Fun Facts

The scimitar-horned oryx is currently considered “Endangered” by the IUCN.
Many organizations are actively participating to help protect the species from extinction.
This species has developed remarkable heat management abilities to survive desert heat.

IUCN Status

IUCN is the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They collectively work to determine what animals are endangered, at risk, or stable. Learn More about IUCN here.

Endangered IUCN Red Status: Endangered

Critically Depleted IUCN Green Status: Critically Depleted

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