Oryx are found in desert, steppe and savanna ecosystems of Africa and the Middle East at elevations between 3,500–4,800 feet. The Chihuahuan Desert in White Sands Missile Range is remarkably similar to the arid, native habitats where oryx subsist with very little water.

Where do you find oryx?

It's hot here: Oryx live in desert, semi-desert, steppes, stony flats, thorn scrub, and savanna habitats. Their range includes eastern and southern Africa, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Jordan (for Arabian oryx only). Because of their dry habitat, food can be scarce for oryx.

Are there oryx in America?

Some observers estimate the current oryx population at 5,000 or more, and animals have been spotted from 60 miles south of Albuquerque all the way down to West Texas.