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Addax nasomaculatus
Addax is a pale Saharan antelope with long spiral horns and strong desert adaptations. Overhunting and disturbance left very few wild animals, making reintroduction crucial.
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It uses dunes, stony desert, and dry grassland around the Sahara, moving after rainfall and new growth. Main habitat types in this guide are desert, grassland.
Typical length 120-170 cm, weight 60 kg-125 kg. Pale fur, a dark forehead mark, long twisted horns, and spreading hooves are distinctive.
It is nocturnal and a herd-forming species. Small herds move slowly while avoiding the hottest hours.
It is herbivorous. Drought-tolerant grasses, shrubs, and leaves provide both food and moisture.
Females bear single calves that follow the mother near the herd.
Wild populations are extremely limited and require strict protection. Overhunting and disturbance left very few wild animals, making reintroduction crucial.
