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The Arabian Oryx

                            The Arabian Oryx is a medium sized  antelope ,  weighing up to 90 kilograms , that is exceptionally well adapted  to life  in the desert. It's natural habitat is harsh climate and barren terrain with little  water in which it sometimes has to cover distances of over 150km in search of new grazing. It  can survive without water for long periods of time by drinking dew and fog water that has formed on the plants upon which it feeds. The Oryx  spends the heat of the day  in shade of trees during hot seasons , only going out to graze and browse when it is cool. In winter it grazes in day time and shelters from cold winds at night. The Oryx has an unusual ability to interpret  signals given by rain carried on the wind : This is particularly  important for its survival in the desert. In response to these signals the dominant  female oryx will lead a  heard in search of fresh pasture which will have resulted from the rainfall. The adult male  oryx is usually territorial and rarely travels with the heards , that on average comprise 5 animals , usually females and their calves. Males will fight to defend  emales  and territories from  other males and this may result in injury or death. The female oryx may give birth to its first calf , weighing 3-5kgs , in the 22nd month of her life and thereafter she can give birth every year. The Oryx may live to 20 years.

The Arabian Leopard

                                  Arabian leopard. Gone from most of the region the Arabian leopard still survives in the remote  mountains of southern Oman. Modern  techniques of  camera-trapping and satellite  collars have meant that the ecology of this shy and very secretive animal has been studied for the first time. The leopard is usually solitary only  coming together with another animals for breeding.

The Arabian Gazelle

                                  The mature female gazelle weighs between 10-15kgs. The male has thick horns while female's horns are  finer and straighter. Gazelles browse on shrubs  and graze grasses.

The Reem Gazelle

                             The Reem Gazelle also known as sand gazelle. This is a less common species and prefers the Sandy terrain at the edges  of the Empty Quarter. In contrast  to Arabian Gazelle , the reem gazelle gives birth to twins.

The Arabian Tahr

                            This is a goat-like creature occurs primarily in Oman with just a few animals in the area.The tahr lives in small groupes.

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