Addax? What's that?
Addax are antelope, Native to the Sahara desert.
Sadly, their numbers have declined due to drought, habitat disturbance, and regional wars. Our efforts can help ensure they don't become extinct. Read more below.
Addax - The Critically Endangered Species
By some estimates, around 100 animals remain in their native range. Only dedicated conservation efforts have prevented this animal from going extinct in the wild. While addax are limited in their natural habitat, sizeable populations of these animals exist in zoos, wildlife facilities, private collections, and ranches in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Conservation efforts to reintroduce addax to protected areas in their former range have involved animals raised in human care.
Fun Fact: Their pale coats help reflect the sun’s rays, which keeps them cool in extreme heat.
Click the link below to learn more about these unique creatures!
**Sited from Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute**
introducing the newest addition to our addax herd!
Ziggy
Our newest addition, Ziggy. The male Addax calf was born on September 20th. This sweet boy's birth is important and exciting since they are classified as critically endangered. This sweet boy has grown quickly; we can't wait to see him grow into a mature bull.
