Arabian oryx

Key facts

• Arabian oryx lives in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Israel.
• Group: Mammals.
• It weighs about 100 kg (220 lb).
• A typical adult is about 160 cm (63 in) long.
• It lives about 20 years.
• Diet: herbivore.
• Habitat: desert.
• An Arabian oryx has a pale coat that reflects the desert sun, and it can go a long time without a drink.