In mid-December 2023, the scimitar-horned oryx, an African antelope, was officially reclassified as “endangered,” and conservationists around the world celebrated. Understandably, this might not sound like much of an achievement. ...READ MORE
Conservation is not a new concept, and despite some stereotypes, it’s not all about rejecting modernity. Modern conservationists believe in protecting the world we have today and restoring a balance ...READ MORE
My name is Julie Swenson and I am the Associate Veterinarian at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. In July of 2018, a group of people from Fossil Rim were given the ...READ MORE
Scimitar-horned oryx and the collars some of them wear at Fossil Rim are back in focus, but several details have changed from a few years ago. Longtime Fossil Rim supporters ...READ MORE
After Fossil Rim Wildlife Center’s scimitar-horned oryx breeding male suffered a significant injury and his future was in jeopardy, Director of Animal Health Dr. Holly Haefele explains how he was ...READ MORE
Scimitar-horned oryx are not usually going to come right up for a close encounter when you visit Fossil Rim, unlike addax. Let’s learn about their behavior here at the park ...READ MORE