CollectA 88637 - Scimitar-Horned Oryx
12,4 x 10 cm

Sabelantilope
The scimitar oryx was once widespread across North Africa but in 2000, it was declared extinct in the wild. Between 2016 and 2017, a captive-bred group was reintroduced into the wild and now the number of animals is about 400. The scimitar oryx inhabited semideserts and deserts and were adapted to live in extreme heat, with their efficient cooling mechanism and very low requirement of water. They feed on foliage, grasses, and succulent plants during the night or early morning.
The scimitar oryx was domesticated in Ancient Egypt and is believed to have been used as food and sacrificed as offerings to gods. The scimitar oryx is today the animal symbol of the Sahara Conservation Fund.