Did you know... 50 years ago, Oryx were released on White Sands Missile Range?! The Oryx are native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa. It was all part of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's desire to establish an exotic animal population in an area where there were few species of big game. The animal often makes its way to this side of the mountain, and this one was most recently spotted in Achenbach Canyon (Organ Mountains). Please keep your distance and do not engage. 📹: Josh Hunt (@j

The Oryx leucoryx species in the UAE has received significant attention since the time of our founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who launched a successful conservation programme that has won international recognition. Today, the UAE is home to the largest population of Oryx leucoryx in the world, with more than 8016 of them and continues to work to protect them. Learn more about them. #MOCCAEUAE #YearofSustainability #TodayforTomorrow | Ministry of Climate Change & Envi