Habitat. The addax once ranged across northern Africa. Today, the only population is found in the Termit & Tin Toumma National Nature Reserve in Niger, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This area is part of the Sahara Desert.

Where are addax found?

The addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is found in Mauritania, Niger, and Chad.

How many addax are left in the world?

The addax desert antelope may be the world's rarest hoofed mammal, with as few as 100 animals left in the wild.