No way!!! Scimitar Oryx have joined the #WildFloridaSafari! These animlas were once widespread across North Africa, but are now extinct in the wild. They’re also one of the animals behind the legend of unicorns. We can’t believe they’re here and can’t wait for you to see them! #thisiswildflorida | Wild Florida

CONSERVATION SUCCESS: Today the IUCN announced the downlisting of the scimitar-horned oryx from Extinct in the Wild to Endangered. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is proud to be a part of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi's ambitious reintroduction program in Chad. Through this program, Smithsonian scientists track reintroduced oryx and addax, both to monitor the reintroduced populations and learn more about their ecology and movement behavior. To date, more th

For Dan Beetem, countless species have left an impression on him, but few compare to the scimitar-horned oryx. Their elegant horns and extraordinary adaptability tell a story of survival that once seemed impossible but now offers hope for the future. This holiday season, you can help fuel the future for the scimitar-horned oryx, both within our care and in the wild, when you donate to The Wilds. To learn more about this incredible species and how your support helps fuel a future for them, visit

32K views · 2.6K reactions | The majestic scimitar-horned oryx is truly a beauty 歷 A species of antelope once declared ‘Extinct in the Wild’, successful conservation work by zoos around the world resulted in them being downlisted to ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. | Dublin Zoo | Facebook

25 reactions | 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, ... | Gators Tours and Safaris | Facebook