Extinct in the Wild

Scimitar-horned Oryx

Oryx Dammah

Scimitar-horned Oryx

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“The scimitar-horned oryx is thought to be the animal that inspired ancient unicorn myths.
Also known as scimitar oryx or the Sahara oryx. The scimitar-horned oryx can go up to 10 months without drinking water!”

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Cetartiodactyla

FAMILY

Bovidae

GENUS

Oryx

Location

North Africa

Mammal

Herbivore

Habitat

Terrestrial Savanna, Shrubland, Desert

Food

Grass And Aquatic Plants

Threat

Poaching >br> Habitat Destruction

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