Interesting Facts About Arabian Oryx
By: EjazUlhaqBhat
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The Arabian oryx is amongst the largest desert mammals of the Arab region
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This species is a desert antelope that is highly adapted to its harsh desert environment
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It is famous for its stamina and beauty and has inspired many Arabian poets
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Arabian oryx have white coats to reflect the sun, wide feet to stay on sand, and ringed horns
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It can survive for extended periods without a direct water source - because it obtains all the moisture it needs by eating desert plants
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Arabian oryx, though not fast runners, can walk long distances and have been known to travel about 70 km in a night
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Arabian oryx are active mainly around dawn and dusk, and tend to rest in the shade during the heat of the day
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By 1972, it had been driven to extinction in the wild. Over the years it has made a remarkable comeback due to conservation efforts
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