Oryx - Wikipedia
Oryx (/ ˈɒrɪks / ORR-iks) 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 …
Oryx | African Antelope, Horned Mammal & Endangered Species ...
Oryx, (genus Oryx), any of three large antelopes (family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla) living in herds on deserts and dry plains of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
Oryx - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Horns aplenty: Oryx are distinctive antelope with long, straight, slender horns. These horns, carried by both males and females, give oryx the nickname "spear antelope."
Oryx - African Wildlife Foundation
There are four species of oryx living in Africa and the Middle East. They are large antelopes with long, spear-like horns — with the Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) being the largest of the oryx …
African Oryx - White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park ...
Aug 27, 2023 · Native to the Kalahari Desert, the African oryx, or gemsbok (Oryx gazella), is a large antelope that now lives in southern New Mexico. It weighs on average up to 450 pounds …
12 Facts about the Oryx | Strange and Endangered Antelopes
Known for its elegant horns, striking coat, and ability to survive in brutal heat, the oryx is often called the ultimate desert antelope. From the Arabian Peninsula to eastern and southern …
Oryx - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Everything you should know about the Oryx. The Oryx are antelope species native to Africa and Asia. They are light-colored with long, vertical horns.