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 …

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 …

Meet the Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) including their appearance, diet, lifespan, habitat, range, facts, breeding and behavior.

Arabian oryx are active mainly around dawn and dusk, and tend to rest in the shade during the heat of the day. They dig with their hooves to create a bed of cooler sand in which to lie. The species is …

In 1962, some Arabian oryx were taken from the wild and were brought to the U.S. These animals served as the foundation of an international breeding effort and for reintroductions into the wild in …

Arabian oryx eat grasses and roots, as well as roots and tubers. They can go a long time without drinking water. Also called the white oryx, this species of oryx is the best adapted for life in desert …

The Arabian Oryx, or white oryx, is a species of antelope that was once on the brink of extinction but has since seen a significant recovery due to conservation efforts.