Addax (Noun)
Meaning
Large antelope with lightly spiraled horns of desert regions of northern Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The addax is a critically endangered species of antelope found in the Sahara Desert.
- In the wild, addax are well adapted to the harsh desert climate with their broad, flat hooves and ability to go without water for long periods.
- The addax has a unique set of lightly spiraled horns that can grow up to 1.2 meters in length.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining addax populations in the Sahara Desert from habitat loss and poaching.
- The addax is a rare sight in the wild, but its distinctive horns make it a prized animal among desert wildlife enthusiasts.