Oryx Antelope Figurine

Elegant and resilient, the oryx antelope is perfectly adapted to the desert and semi-arid environments of Africa. Easily recognizable by its light coat contrasted with black markings and its long, straight horns, it moves in herds in search of rare vegetation.

Remarkably, the oryx can survive several days, even weeks, without drinking, by obtaining the necessary water from its diet and by regulating its body temperature. When running, it can reach nearly 60 km/h, allowing it to escape predators despite its open environment. Its tapered horns, present in both males and females, are formidable defensive weapons.

This Papo figurine faithfully reproduces the graceful appearance of the oryx antelope: contrasted coat, long slender horns, and realistic posture. An ideal model to enrich a collection of wild animals, invent desert adventures, or teach children about the incredible adaptations animals have to drought.