Over most of North Africa. Sahel and semi-desert. An oryx adult's coat is pale with neck and chest ruddy brown. Brownish markings appear on the face. No more than each animal can consume in one day.
Groups typically inhabit conservative clan home ranges.
Very vulnerable to prey, so will sometimes move with larger herds within their Tribe. They trek long distances, ruminating on the walk, stopping to eat when forage is found. A genuine desert animal, an oryx antelope may live for weeks without water, since it is able to metabolize water from its food. The brain is cooled by circulated blood cooled in the throat and mouth by panting. Typical herd size is less than 20 and may contain several adult males in addition to females and young.