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Addax

Addax
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The Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is a herbivorous mammal.

The addax, also known as the white antelope and the screwhorn antelope, is an antelope native to the Sahara. The only member of the genus Addax, it was first described scientifically by Henri de Blainville in 1816. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Addax nasomaculatus
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Bovidae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Weight
96 kg
Lifespan
28 years
Activity
Diurnal
Conservation status
Critically Endangered

What does an Addax eat?

The addax is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

How big is an Addax?

The addax weighs around 96 kg.

How long do Addaxs live?

In the wild, the addax can live up to about 28 years.

Is the addax endangered?

The addax is currently listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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