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Scimitar Horned Oryx Flashcards

1
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What is the conservation status of the scimitar horned oryx?

A

Extinct in the wild.

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What is the former range of the scimitar horned oryx?

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North Africa.

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When was the scimitar horned oryx discovered?

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1816

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4
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How tall is the scimitar horned oryx?

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3 feet

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How much does the scimitar horned oryx weigh?

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200 - 460 pounds

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6
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What color coat do young scimitar horned oryxes have?

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Yellow.

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7
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How large is a herd of scimitar horned oryxes?

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70 oryxes.

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8
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What type of habitat were scimitar horned oryxes adapted to live in?

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Deserts.

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9
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What do scimitar horned oryxes eat?

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Plants.

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10
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When are scimitar horned oryxes most active?

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Morning and evening.

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What is the gestation period of he scimitar horned oryx?

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Nine months

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12
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How many babies does the scimitar horned oryx have?

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One

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13
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What are the two main threats to the scimitar horned oryx?

A

Poaching and climate change.

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14
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What did ancient Egyptians use the scimitar horned oryx for?

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Food and sacrifices.

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15
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True or false? Scimitar oryxes were bred by peasants in Rome.

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False. They were bred by the wealthy.

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When did scimitar horned oryxes begin being hunted for their hides?

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The middle ages.

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17
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What is postpartum estrus?

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It is when a certain species is able to give birth and then get pregnant immediately or soon after.

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18
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How is the scimitar horned oryx connected to the unicorn?

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Some believe the myth may have come from someone seeing one with a broken horn.

19
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True or false? The first comprehensive study of the genetics of the scimitar horned oryx observed genetic diversity among captive groups in different areas.

A

True.

20
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How long can the scimitar horned oryx get?

A

7 feet.

21
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Why is the scimitar horned oryx white?

A

It reflects the rays of the sun.

22
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Why do scimitar horned oryxes have black marks on their eyes?

A

To reduce glare.

23
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How are female scimitar horned oryxes different from males?

A

They are smaller and have shorter horns.

24
Q

True or false? The horns of the scimitar horned oryx break extremely easily?].

A

True.

25
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Why are the hooves of the scimitar horned oryx so wide?

A

It allows them to walk on the sand easily.

26
Q

How long can a scimitar horned oryx live?

A

20 years

27
Q

What disease carrying parasite does the scimitar horned oryx carry in its defecations?

A

Cryptosporidium.

28
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What is the name of the disease that cryptosporidiums create?

A

Cryptosporidiosis.

29
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Where was the prime spot to find a scimitar horned oryx in the wet season?

A

The Sahara.

30
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Male scimitar horned oryxes fight often. Are these battles violent?

A

No.

31
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What is the ratio of males to females in a scimitar horned oryx herd?

A

50:50

32
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Though adult scimitar horned oryxes are not attacked often, what preys on them?

A

Lions, hyenas, jackals, leopards, and cheetahs.

33
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True or false? Male scimitar horned oryxes will not play with females and play less than females.

A

False. They play more and will mingle.

34
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Why don’t scimitar horned oryxes require a lot of water?

A

Their metabolism functions at a higher temperature than ours, which means they need less water to conduct heat away from the body. They are also specially adapted to lose very little water when urinating.

35
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What is the maximum body temperature of a scimitar horned oryx?

A

115 degrees F.

36
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How do scimitar horned oryxes cool their blood before it gets to the brain?

A

They have a special blood vessel network that passes by he nasal cavity and allows incoming air to cool the blood by 5 degrees F.

37
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Why is it important that scimitar horned oryxes cool their blood before it reaches the brain?

A

It is one of the most heat sensitive organs.

38
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How long can a scimitar horned oryx go without water?

A

10 months

39
Q

What is a hygroscopic plant?

A

A plant that retains a lot of water.

40
Q

When are scimitar horned oryxes sexually mature?

A

2 years

41
Q

What two major wars caused massive drops in the population of the scimitar horned oryx?

A

The Chad Civil War and WWII.

42
Q

How many scimitar horned oryx are there in captivity?

A

5,000

43
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What was the hide of the scimitar horned oryx used to make?

A

Rope and saddles.

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