WHITE ORYX 



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Head of White Orj-x. 



WHITE ORYX (Oryx leucoryx). 



A very distinct species of the genus, agreeing approximately in size 

 with the beisa, but with long recurving scimitar-shaped horns and a gener- 

 ally whitish coloration, showing a more or less distinct chestnut tinge. 

 The chestnut shows itself chiefly on the neck, shoulders, under parts, 

 and upper portions of the limbs ; and in addition to this there are six 

 brownish patches or streaks on the face, two of which are situated in 

 the middle line, while two form e}-e- stripes, the other pair being 

 between the horns and the eyes. 

 Distribution. — North-Western Central Africa, from Sennar and Kordo- 



fan to parts of Nubia and the Sudan. Rare in collections and 



menasieries. 



