Scimitar Horned Oryx

Info & Stats

Scimitar Horned Oryx Overview


The Scimitar-Horned Oryx is a large antelope with a striking white coat, reddish-brown chest and neck, and long, curved horns that resemble scimitars. Adapted to arid desert and semi-desert environments, they can survive long periods without water, feeding mainly on grasses and herbs. Once extinct in the wild, they have been reintroduced in parts of North Africa.

Region

Africa

Weight

260-440 LBS

Gestation Period

8-9 months

Maximum Age

18-20 Years

Season

Year Round