Both sexes have long, nearly straight horns (600–1,500 mm), but the female's horns are usually longer and thinner than the male's, and the male is distinguished by a tuft of hair on the throat.
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In NAKTASHIF worlds:Introduction to the biodiversity and habitats of the Arabian PeninsulaDeserts and arid lands
Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20260927T184031382 · last approved 27 September 2026
The Arabian oryx is a sturdily built antelope, white to cream in colour, with clear dark markings on the face and legs, and long, nearly straight horns in both males and females. Calves are smaller and have a sand-coloured coat before the full contrast of the adult appears.