The Herd
You'll find the oryx herd in the 350.12 acre game preserve. Like
many animals here, they sleep during the heat of the day.
After a hiatus on breeding, the SSP has requested that Fossil
Rim begin breeding again to replace animals past reproductive age
and those that have died. The breeding program will begin once we
receive a new male and move the herd to a smaller pasture. The size
of the current pasture would make it difficult to manage calves.
How They Behave
The oryx is a solitary species at Fossil Rim. They will chase most
other animals from the feeding area. You might see them rubbing
their horns on fences to shape them. At Fossil Rim, they maintain
much the same herd behavior as in the wild. They are quite shy and rarely approach vehicles.
Where They Live
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