To the people of Oman, the Arabian oryx was a mythical symbol, and though the practice of excessive hunting had led to the extinction of the oryx, they were still revered in the culture and their return to the wild was a significant achievement.
The successful Operation Oryx had involved no less than six world governments, five zoos, many organized societies, conservation organizations and hundreds of dedicated individuals. The whole project established a cooperative approach to animal conservation that became the model for managed care support of animals designed to be released into the wild and demonstrated it is possible for many organizations, governments and people to work collectively and collaboratively toward saving an animal species.
The recovery of Arabian oryx is the first time that a mammal previously extinct in the wild has been recovered to the point where they were delisted — another great testament to the success of Operation Oryx. The current total population of Arabian oryxes is estimated at approximately 1, An estimated 6,, animals are held in managed care worldwide, mostly within the region. Saving Species: Arabian Oryx. The Resurrection of the Arabian Oryx. Today over Arabian oryx have been released into the wild, and almost all of these animals are in protected areas.
The oryx are legally protected in all the countries they have been reintroduced to. In addition, there is a well managed and large breeding population of Arabian oryx in captivity, and they are listed on CITES Appendix I which means that trade in these animals or any of their parts is illegal.
However, this species remains under threat from illegal hunting, overgrazing and droughts. Home Animals. In the wild What do I eat? Where do I live? Breeding Predators Conservation Arabian oryx mainly eat grasses and herbage, but also eat roots, tubers, bulbs and melons.
The main predators of Arabian oryx are thought to be jackals, which prey on calves. No upcoming events. Sign up for our newsletter.
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