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A scimitar-horned oryx stands in a field of tall green grass, looking directly at the camera. The oryx has a white face, a reddish-brown neck and chest, and a cream-colored body. Its long, slender horns curve backwards, and a tag is visible on its left ear.

Scimitar-horned oryx
Oryx dammah

EN

IUCN Red Status

Endangered

CD

IUCN Green Status

Critically Depleted

Male: 301 to 460 lbs.

Female: 200 to 300 lbs.

Height: 3 feet to 4.5 feet tall.

Human Care: Up to 28 years.

Sahara and Sahel regions of North Africa

Further 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.