Arabian Oryx

Vulnerable

Estimated remaining: ~1,200

Habitat

Desert and steppe habitats of the Arabian Peninsula including Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, and Jordan, surviving in extreme arid conditions with minimal water.

Threats

• Historical overhunting leading to extinction in wild
• Habitat fragmentation
• Illegal hunting in some areas
• Drought and climate change
• Competition with livestock

Conservation efforts

One of world's most successful reintroductions from captivity. Protected in reserves across Arabian Peninsula. Breeding programs in zoos worldwide. First animal to improve from "Extinct in Wild" to "Vulnerable" on IUCN Red List. Continuous monitoring and protection.