Addax - The African Antelope That's a Delight to View
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An antelope native to the Sahara Desert, the addax is also known as the white antelope and the screwhorn antelope.
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An antelope native to the Sahara Desert, the addax is also known as the white antelope and the screwhorn antelope.
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It was first described scientifically by Henri de Blainville in 1816, the only member of the genus Addax.
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Females stand from 95 to 110 cm (37 to 43 in) at the shoulder, and males at 105 to 115 cm (41 to 45 in).
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The females are smaller than the males, making them sexually dimorphic.
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The coat's color depends on the season – in the winter, it is greyish-brown with white hindquarters and legs, and long, brown hair on the head, neck, and shoulders.
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In the summer, the coat of the animal turns almost completely white or sandy blonde.
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The addax's diet consists mostly of grasses and leaves from any available shrubs, leguminous herbs, and bushes.
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As they can live without water for long periods of time, they are well-adapted to exist in their desert habitat.
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Both males and females form herds of five to 20 members.
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The oldest female is leading the herd. Because of its slow movement, the addax is an easy target for its predators.
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It is thought that the generic name Addax is obtained from an Arabic word meaning a wild animal with crooked horns.
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The IUCN has classified the addax as a critically endangered species of antelope.