TIL Oryx were introduced into New Mexico as a game species in 60's. Also the Ibex and Barbary Sheep.
TIL Oryx were introduced into New Mexico as a game species in 60's. Also the Ibex and Barbary Sheep.
https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/nature/african-oryx.htm
https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/nature/african-oryx.htm
Hell yeah! I live/work in the area. I've also eaten a couple of those species.
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Crazy! You need some lions too.
ReplyDeleteWe've got mountain lions but they don't mess with oryx. Oryx mostly cruise around White Sands Missile Range, so their only 'predators' are lottery hunts and unexploded ordnance.
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