Oryx
Sign in to saveOryx ( ) 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. The exception is the scimitar oryx, which lacks dark markings on the legs, only has faint dark markings on the head, has an ochre neck, and has horns that are clearly decurved. All oryx species prefer near-desert conditions and can survive without water for long periods.
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Oryx is a genus of four large antelope species known for their pale coats with dark markings, long nearly-straight horns, and ability to survive in harsh desert conditions with little water. These hardy animals are notable for their distinctive appearance, with the scimitar oryx being an exception that has curved horns and lacks the dark leg markings seen in other species.
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12 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Species
- Arabian oryx
- Scimitar oryx
- East African oryx and gemsbok
- Classification
- Ecology
- As an introduced species
- Oryxes in popular culture
- See also
- References
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Oryx ( ) 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. The exception is the scimitar oryx, which lacks dark markings on the legs, only has faint dark markings on the head, has an ochre neck, and has horns that are clearly decurved. All oryx species prefer near-desert conditions and can survive without water for long periods.
The Arabian oryx was only saved from extinction through a captive-breeding program and reintroduction to the wild. The scimitar oryx, which was listed as extinct in the wild, also relied on a captive-breeding program for its survival.