The Oryx

Continuing the series on Saharan fauna, this stamp represents the Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah), recognizable by its long curved saber-shaped horns. The illustration shows a female and her fawn grazing, reflecting the success of conservation programs that have saved this species from total extinction in the wild. This subject celebrates the natural heritage of the Tunisian Deep South and the importance of protected reserves for maintaining ecological balance. The stamp carries a message of hope for the restoration of biodiversity in North Africa.