scimitar oryx (Oryx dammah)
It is the only member of the oryx family with horns that curve backward and can be up to 1.2 meters long. Their bodies are not completely white, and their necks, flanks, and hind legs are reddish brown. They can go for long periods of time without drinking water, using only water from food.
| Classification. | Bovidae |
|---|---|
| distribution | North Africa |
| length of an animal (sometimes including and sometimes excluding the tail) | 1.5 to 2.3m |
| body weight (usu. one's own) | 100 to 200 kg |