The scimitar-horned oryx calf named Freya was born to Christina and Tenzi at Marwell Zoo.
The youngster is said to be “thriving” in its home in the large paddock at the Hampshire zoo shared with white rhinos, Grevy’s zebra and ostriches.
Tim Rowlands, hoofstock team leader, said: “The calves will hide for the first few days, which is why their pelage is sand-coloured and replaced with a white coat as they grow.
“After the first week, the calf follows the dam as she calls her to explore new areas but she’s not at the age to venture too far on her own just yet, however calves are able to run as fast as the adults as early as 20 days old and she has been enjoying running around in the paddock.”
The scimitar-horned oryx calf named Freya was born to Christina and Tenzi at Marwell Zoo. The youngster is said to be thriving in its home in the large paddock at the Hampshire zoo shared with white rhinos, Grevy s zebra and ostriches. Undated handout photo issued by Marwell Wildlife of a scimitar-horned oryx calf named Freya that was born at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire. Issue date: Friday April 2, 2021. PA Photo. The once abundant scimitar-horned oryx was assessed as extinct in the Tim Rowlands, hoofstock team leader, said: The calves will hide for the first few days, which is why their pelage is sand-coloured and replaced with a white coat as they grow.