Fringe-eared Oryx

The fringe-eared oryx is an East African oryx native mainly to southeastern Kenya and northeastern Tanzania. Males typically weigh about 368–461 pounds, while females weigh about 256–414 pounds; shoulder height is roughly 41–45 inches. Both sexes carry long straight horns, with males generally heavier and females often slightly more slender. The coat is tan to gray-fawn with black-and-white facial markings, dark flank and leg bands, and distinctive dark ear fringes. Fringe-eared oryx are arid-country grazers adapted to grasslands, savannas, and acacia scrub. They entered U.S. zoos and private collections in the late 20th century but are less common than gemsbok or scimitar oryx. (North Carolina Zoo) (Wikimedia Commons)