The Arabian Oryx

What is an adaptation?

• Making changes to your routine

• Moving from one place to another to find a water source

• Digging holes in the sand to stay cool

• A body part or feature that helps an animal live in its' environment

Why do Arabian oryx have wide feet?

• They make it easier to fight

• They make it easier to walk on sand

• They help them to stay cooler

• They help it to dig holes

What adaptation helps Arabian Oryx stay cool in hot desert temperatures?

• A white coat that reflects the sun to stay cool

• Living in underground caves to stay cool

• Digging holes under shady trees to stay cool

• Long bushy tails to use like a fan

Approximately how many wild oryx are living in the Arabian peninsula today?

• Over 10,000

• Over 1,000

• Over 100

• Over 100,000

Where did oryx live in the 1970's?

• Farms

• In the wild

• In zoos

Why do oryx move around a lot?

• Because they get bored

• Because they are very health conscious

• Because they try to find new sources of food and water

What do oryx like to eat?

• grass, roots, shoots

• grass, roots, tubers

• Taki's and M&M's

• bamboo shoots

What can oryx sense?

• fear

• Where rain is, even if it's far away

• danger

• Predators that are lurking within a 2 mile radius

What countries are in the Arabian Peninsula?

• UAE, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq

• UAE, Yemen, Norway, Oman, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq

• UAE, Tunisia, Oman, Finland, Armenia, Iraq

Which house is the best at DIS?

• Tahr

• Falcon

• Oryx

• Saluki