The Republic of Yemen

Arabian oryx occurred historically in areas bordering the Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) in northern parts of Hadhramaut and Mahra Governorates. Three oryx captured in Wadi Mitan in the easternmost part of the country in 1962 formed the nucleus of the original World Herd.

 

Environment Public Authority

Date of survey : 31 Dec 2011

Total number of recorded Arabian Oryx : NA

Number of males : NA

Number of females : NA

Number of unknown : NA

San’aa Zoo

Date of survey : 31 Dec 2015

Total number of recorded Arabian Oryx : 1

Number of males : 1

Number of females : 0

Number of unknown : 0

Taiz Zoo

Date of survey : 31 Dec 2015

Total number of recorded Arabian Oryx : NA

Number of males : NA

Number of females : NA

Number of unknown : NA