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On my recently concluded trip to Kenya, I spent a few days in the Samburu region. This is a Beisa Oryx, one of the 'Samburu Special Five'. It was my first time seeing and photographing this species.
The area was incredibly arid as a result of essentially not receiving any rain for about three years. If one wants to see direct evidence of the impact of the climate crisis, look no further than this area!
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Beisa Oryx: Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
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The fringe-eared oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) is a subspecies of East African oryx. San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN. The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies; East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok. – Wikipedia
(Oryx beisa beisa) B28I7799 Buffalo Springs - Central Kenya
The East African Oryx (Oryx beisa), also known as the beisa is a species of antelope from East Africa. It has two subspecies: the common Beisa Oryx (Oryx beisa beisa) found in steppe and semidesert throughout the Horn of Africa and north of the Tana River, and the Fringe-eared Oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) south of the Tana River in southern Kenya and parts of Tanzania. In the past, some taxonomists considered it a subspecies of the Gemsbok (Oryx gazella), but they are genetically distinct; the diploid chromosome count is 56 for the Beisa and 58 for the Gemsbok. The species is listed as Endangered by the IUCN.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN. The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies; East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok. – Wikipedia
The fringe-eared oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) is a subspecies of the East African oryx. They are relatively muscular antelopes with short, slender legs. Adults are 153 to 170 cm (60 to 67 in) in head-body length, with a tail 45 to 50 cm (18 to 20 in) long, and stand 110 to 120 cm (43 to 47 in) tall at the shoulder. Males are heavier, weighing 167 to 209 kg (368 to 461 lb), compared with 116 to 188 kg (256 to 414 lb) for females, but the two sexes are otherwise difficult to distinguish.
Fringe-eared oryxes are found only in southeastern Kenya and northeastern Tanzania. They inhabit semi-arid grasslands, scrubland, and Acacia woodland, being most common in areas with an annual rainfall of 40 to 80 centimetres (16 to 31 in) per year. Predictions by the IUCN indicate that they may soon become restricted to national parks and similarly protected areas, due to pressure from poachers and habitat loss due to agriculture outside such areas.
Beisa Oryx
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
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Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN.
The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies; East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok.- Wikipedia
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN. The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies; East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok. – Wikipedia
Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight. The exception is the scimitar oryx, which lacks dark markings on the legs, only has faint dark markings on the head, has an ochre neck, and horns that are clearly decurved.
The Arabian oryx was only saved from extinction through a captive breeding program and reintroduction to the wild. The scimitar oryx, which is now listed as Extinct in the Wild, also relies on a captive breeding program for its survival.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN. The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies: East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok.
All Oryx species prefer near-desert conditions and can survive without water for long periods. They live in herds of up to 600 animals. Newborn calves are able to run with the herd immediately after birth. Both males and females possess permanent horns. The horns are narrow, and straight except in the scimitar oryx, where they curve backwards like a scimitar. The horns are lethal — the oryx has been known to kill lions with them, and oryxes are thus sometimes called the sabre antelope (not to be confused with the sable antelope). The horns also make the animals a prized game trophy, which has led to the near extinction of the two northern species. –
Wikipedia.
Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Another oryx image in the first comment section.
Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN. The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies; East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok. – Wikipedia
Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Another oryx image in the first comment section.
Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN. The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies; East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok. – Wikipedia
I have not been to a Zoo for over 50 years and if totally honest not a great fan. On this occasion I was in the area and I had read a lot about Marwell Zoo and the work they have done with endangered species and so we had a day to have a look. I have to say we were both totally surprised and impressed. The animals were in excellent condition and the enclosures were clean and big. The bird avery was great along with the reptile area. I would go again and support them.
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Apart from the Big 5, Samburu also has something very special to offer: The ‘Samburu special 5’: Grevy's zebra, the Somali Otrich, reticulated giraffe, the long-necked gerenuk and the beisa oryx. These species are all rare and can only be found in a few areas in East Africa. Samburu in Kenya is the best place to find them and I was lucky to see them all 😊! I was there with AV-Tours.
I wouldn't really call it a duel these Beisa Oryx were engaged in - more like a friendly tussle. Those horns are long and straight - get this guy standing just right and it can look like a single horn, thus it's sometimes dubbed the "unicorn".
(Oryx beisa callotis) 022A9470 Tsawo West - Kenya
This beautiful subspecies of Biesa was one of my main targets for this travel. it's a shy species but finally we crossed a little herd quiet and confident.
This is a beisa oryx one of the 'Samburu Special Five' that you can find in the Samburu region of Kenya.
It's always nice to keep your eyes open for something a little different in order to be able to fully represent a country through photography.
This area is very different than more southern parks and reserves like the Masai Mara and Amboseli. The region is continuing to get drier over time as a result of our rapidly changing global climate.
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The Beisa oryx -- Oryx beisa -- an antelope with long, spear-like horns, is an emblematic species of northern Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve. Adapted to survive in harsh, arid environments, the Beisa oryx is well-suited to the dry grasslands and semi-arid plains of Samburu. From a 2022 safari to Kenya. ©2022 John M. Hudson | jmhudson1.com
grasslands co-existence. This zebra, the largest of the three living species, is critically endangered worldwide.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Samburu, Kenya
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Endangered in the wild---Beisa Oryx , or beisa.
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The East African Oryx (Oryx beisa), also known as the Beisa is a species of antelope from East Africa. The species is listed as Endangered by the IUCN.
The East African oryx stands just over a metre at the shoulder and weighs around 175 lb (79 kg). It has a grey coat with a white underside, separated from the grey by a stripe of black, with black stripes where the head attaches to the neck, along the nose, and from the eye to the mouth and on the forehead. The mane is small and chestnut-coloured; the ringed horns are thin and straight. They are found on both sexes and typically measure 75-80 cm (30-31 in).
These two male Oryx were at battle with each other and were photographed on an early morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya.
Common beisa oryx (Oryx beisa beisa), a subspecies of East African Oryx found in steppe and semidesert throughout the Horn of Africa. Samburu National Reserve, Kenya. Conservation status: Endangered
Fringe-eared oryxes are relatively muscular antelopes with short, slender legs. Adults are 153 to 170 cm (60 to 67 in) in head-body length, with a tail 45 to 50 cm (18 to 20 in) long, and stand 110 to 120 cm (43 to 47 in) tall at the shoulder. Males are heavier, weighing 167 to 209 kg (368 to 461 lb), compared with 116 to 188 kg (256 to 414 lb) for females, but the two sexes are otherwise difficult to distinguish. The hair is fawn-coloured across almost the entire body, with a black stripe down the flanks. There are also black bands on the front and side of the face, and down the throat, while the muzzle is white. There is a short mane of brownish hair, as well as tufts of black hair above the hooves, at the end of the tail, and on the ears. It is from the last feature, unique among the various kinds of oryx, that the subspecies gains its common name. (Wikipedia)
The East African Oryx (Oryx beisa), also known as the Beisa is a species of antelope from East Africa. It has two subspecies: the common beisa oryx (Oryx gazella beisa) found in steppe and semidesert throughout the Horn of Africa and north of the Tana River, and the fringe-eared oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) south of the Tana River in southern Kenya and parts of Tanzania. The species is listed as Endangered by the IUCN.
The East African oryx stands just over a metre at the shoulder and weighs around 175 lb (79 kg). It has a grey coat with a white underside, separated from the grey by a stripe of black, with black stripes where the head attaches to the neck, along the nose, and from the eye to the mouth and on the forehead. The mane is small and chestnut-coloured; the ringed horns are thin and straight. They are found on both sexes and typically measure 75-80 cm (30-31 in).
These two male Oryx were at battle with each other and were photographed on an early morning game drive in Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya.
The species is listed as Endangered by the IUCN
It is a species of antelope from East Africa. It has two subspecies: the common beisa oryx (Oryx beisa beisa) found in steppe and semidesert throughout the Horn of Africa and north of the Tana River, and the fringe-eared oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) south of the Tana River in southern Kenya and parts of Tanzania.
Located in East Africa, in this case Kenya, the Beisa Oryx is a large antelope listed as endangered on the ICUN Red list. Those scimitar type horns are a potent weapon and most predators won't tackle them one on one!
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Botswana
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The male oryx only has one horn. How it lost the horn in unknown, but it could have been lost from fighting another male oryx.
The oryx or gemsbok has adapted to life in the dry arid central regions of the Kalahari and can live without drinking water, instead getting all its moisture requirements from the leaves and melons it eats.
In very hot regions where temperatures soar above 50 degrees the oryx have a unique method of surviving. They have a fine network of veins in their nostrils and when the oryx breathes the movement of air cools the blood which then flows to the brain. This allows the body temperature to rise with the outside temperatures whilst the blood temperature remains constant.
The oryx has very long and sharp horns that are used to protect themselves when threatened. There are numerous incidents of predators, including lions, been impaled by the horns of the oryx. Both sexes have horns. Although providing the oryx with a fearsome weapon the dramatic horns have made it a favourite for trophy hunters
Beisa Oryx, Oryx beisa, SH 1.2m. Open, dry terrain, including open woodland, grass plains and sand dunes. Both sexes have horns.
Tsavo East National Park, Kenya.
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Apart from the Big 5, Samburu also has something very special to offer: The ‘Samburu special 5’: Grevy's zebra, the Somali Otrich, reticulated giraffe, the long-necked gerenuk and the beisa oryx. These species are all rare and can only be found in a few areas in East Africa. Samburu in Kenya is the best place to find them and I was lucky to see them all 😊! I was there with AV-Tours.
The species is listed as Endangered by the IUCN
It is a species of antelope from East Africa. It has two subspecies: the common beisa oryx (Oryx beisa beisa) found in steppe and semidesert throughout the Horn of Africa and north of the Tana River, and the fringe-eared oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) south of the Tana River in southern Kenya and parts of Tanzania.
Unfortunately this beautiful Oryx is an endangered species.
The horns can grow up to 90cm long.
Seen in Marwell Zoo.
Species endemic to the arid regions of southwestern Africa.
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Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Series of Oryx images showing some aspects of their lives in Kenya.
Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN. The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies; East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok.
The species is listed as Endangered by the IUCN
It is a species of antelope from East Africa. It has two subspecies: the common beisa oryx (Oryx beisa beisa) found in steppe and semidesert throughout the Horn of Africa and north of the Tana River, and the fringe-eared oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) south of the Tana River in southern Kenya and parts of Tanzania.