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It's a girl! - Nov 17, 2008 guardian.co.uk,At the Zoo, the gazelles currently share their exhibit with scimitar-horned oryx—a Saharan antelope that is currently extinct in the wild.
Director works to keep conservation efforts afloat - Oct 29, 2008 Business Gazette,..."The scimitar-horned oryx is extinct in the wild," he said. "In a very real sense, we are a living ark for these animals. Without us, they wouldn't be here.
On safari, out of Africa - Nov 14, 2008 Sydney Morning Herald,Scimitar-horned oryx snatch at tufts of unwieldy grass. Zebra stand idly by, pondering their next move. Images of the Serengeti spring to mind.
Corker of a weekend - Nov 9, 2008 Irish Times,...to encounter scimitar-horned oryx, black and white colobus monkeys, white-handed gibbons, ring-tailed lemurs, Brazilian tapirs and helmeted guineafowl.
Taking paradise public - Nov 4, 2008 The National,The island's herd of Scimitar-horned Oryx is one of the largest in the world, numbering more than 4000 animals. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National Even
Six Flags celebrates birth of four rare calves - Sep 2, 2008 Colts Neck News Transcript,Six Flags Wild Safari is celebrating the birth of four new baby scimitar-horned Oryx, an antelope that is now extinct in the wild. The three male calves and
Living Desert's founder to retire - Sep 5, 2008 The Desert Sun,...the park has also been involved in global efforts to save endangered species, such as two rare African antelopes, the addax and scimitar-horned oryx.
Four rare oryx calves born at zoo - Jul 27, 2008 BBC News,Keepers at Chester Zoo have said the birth of four Scimitar-Horned Oryx calves will play a vital part in the conservation of the species.
‘Kid brother’ teaches orphaned oryx life lessons - Jul 20, 2008 Dubbo Daily Liberal,The orphaned male Scimitar Horned Oryx has been placed with the male goat kid to ensure he learns the essential social behaviour he needs to interact with
Extinct in the wild - four calves born at zoo - Aug 2, 2008 Wirral Globe,By Globe correspondent » CHESTER Zoo has enjoyed a baby boom with the arrival of four Scimitar-Horned Oryx calves. The calves will play a vital part in the
Animal magic weaves its spell - Aug 11, 2008 Irish Times,...with of all the hoofed animals in his care, including as the European Bison, the Maras from Patagonia, Brazilian Tapirs and the Scimitar Horned Oryx.
TPWD Discounts Online Entries in Big Time Texas Hunts - Aug 5, 2008 Diboll Free Press,Each winner can take two exotic species, including, gemsbok, scimitar-horned oryx and impala. Hunters may choose to shoot modern rifle, muzzleloader,
EDUCATION BRIEFS - Jul 23, 2008 Zanesville Times Recorder,Activities include seeing non-native species like African rhinos, scimitar-horned oryx, giraffes, and many other rare and endangered animals in open-range
Texas Public Hunt Applications Now Online - Jul 17, 2008 Lone Star Outdoor News,There are also some unique guided hunt opportunities on Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area, including hunts for white-tailed deer, scimitar-horned oryx
Art notes - Apr 17, 2008 Cincinnati Enquirer,The most vibrant and immediate works are those done based on the trip, such as Ann Geise's "Desert Dreamin', Scimitar-Horned Oryx," Mary Louise Holt's "Moon
Outdoors culture shock - Apr 17, 2008 MiamiHerald.com,Madagascar -- animals that look something like a cross between a monkey and a raccoon -- then elands and a scimitar-horned oryx, six giraffes, impalas,
$1bn dream will bring lions to your doorstep - Jan 24, 2008 Emirates Business 24/7,They will be re-introducing scimitar-horned oryx, addax (antelope) and the Dama gazelle to areas of North Africa, building on their success in bringing the
Scimitar oryx is back from the brink - Nov 4, 2007 Gulf News,By Aftab Kazmi, Bureau Chief Al Ain: The scimitar-horned oryx, believed to be extinct in the wild, is now on display at Al Ain Zoo following the
White Rhino On Route To Al Ain Zoo - Nov 22, 2007 XPRESS,...adventure combined with wildlife and nature. New exhibits are planned for the future including scimitar-horned oryx, addax, kangaroos and meerkats.
Abu Dhabi - Future preserved - Oct 27, 2007 7DAYS,The eight Scimitar Horned Oryx, which once were found roaming from Morocco and Tunisia to Egypt and as far south as Mauritania and Sudan, have arrived at
Bamberger Ranch a natural beauty - Aug 12, 2007 San Marcos Daily Record,It also has the world’s largest herd of scimitar-horned oryx, an animal extinct in its native Africa. His Chiroptorium, a man-made cave, can house a million
Public hunt drawings offer affording hunting - Jul 25, 2007 Jasper Newsboy,...opportunities on Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area, including hunts for axis deer, waterbuck, white-tailed deer, scimitar-horned oryx and gemsbok.
Saratoga County Fair showcases exotic animals - Jul 22, 2007 The Saratogian,From stingrays to cows and pigs to Spanky the Scimitar-Horned Oryx, the Saratoga County Fair offers a veritable menagerie of critters. No tigers this year,
Eco-tourism thrives in the desertNov 7, 2006 Some animals and trees don't belong in the reserve, notably a herd of scimitar-horned oryx, once native to the Sahara and now extinct in the wild. ... - NEWS.com.au,
Where wild things areMar 19, 2006 ...of the East Africa enclosure and observe wildebeest strolling among southern white rhinos, while Thomson’s gazelles, scimitar-horned oryx, sable antelope and ... Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
Saadani National Park-A Swahili Coast SecretFeb 27, 2006 ...the desert is secure. There are only 400 scimitar-horned oryx surviving in the wild - and we've got a few of them. We're also seeing ... Independent-Bangladesh,
Unleashing the Zoo Of His DreamsMar 5, 2006 ...endangered species and reintroduce them into the wild. These include the Scimitar-horned oryx, Przewalski's horse and Guam rail. Washington Post,
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