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Scimitar oryx, Oryx dammah
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Scimitar oryx, Oryx dammah
Scimitar oryx or scimitar-horned oryx, Oryx dammah. Extinct in the wild. (As Antilope bezoartica). After an illustration by James Stewart. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Antilope Bildersaal Extinct Friedrich Gallery Georg Naturhistorischer Oryx Scimitar Stewart Thierreiches Treitschke Wild Scimitar Horned
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This handcoloured lithograph depicts the enigmatic Scimitar Oryx, also known as the Scimitar-horned Oryx or Dammah Antelope (Oryx dammah), a species that once roamed the arid regions of North Africa. The image is an exquisite illustration by the renowned naturalist artist James Stewart, created for Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History in Leipzig, Germany, in 1842. The Scimitar Oryx, with its distinctive curved, scimitar-shaped horns, was a sight to behold in its natural habitat. Sadly, this magnificent creature is now extinct in the wild, having been hunted to extinction due to overexploitation for its meat, hide, and horns. The last known wild Scimitar Oryx was reportedly shot in the 1920s. The Scimitar Oryx was a medium-sized antelope, with a slender build and long, slender legs, perfectly adapted to the harsh desert environment. The animal's coat was a sandy-brown colour, with white underparts and a black stripe down its spine. The species was well-equipped for survival in the desert, with the ability to go for long periods without water and to regulate its body temperature through behavioural adaptations. This beautiful illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the Scimitar Oryx's once-thriving presence in the wild and the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered species. The Scimitar Oryx may be extinct in the wild, but its legacy lives on through images like this one, which capture the essence of its majesty and beauty.
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