How Did This Animal Survive Extinction In Dubai?

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  • Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
  • Have you heard of the Arabian Oryx? If you haven't, it's probably because they were once declared extinct!
    This symbol of the Arabian Peninsula was almost completely lost when declared extinct in the early 1970s due to poaching. Since then, there's been a heroic conservation effort, raising its status from "extinct" to "vulnerable" with plans to circulate the rehabilitated population of Oryx around the UAE. These antelope creatures, hunted for their tusks, have developed incredible survival adaptations for living in the desert climate, and are an emblem for the resilience of Arabic history.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:33 Operation Oryx
    01:39 What is an oryx?
    02:26 Hunted to extinction
    03:11 Cultural importance
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  • @GreatBigStory
    @GreatBigStory  Місяць тому +55

    The Arabian Oryx is the original comeback kid, all thanks to conservation efforts.👏 What’s the most interesting fact you know about an animal in the wild? 👇

    • @leonardowynnwidodo9704
      @leonardowynnwidodo9704 Місяць тому +1

      Their presence, however significant it is, has an impact on the entire ecosystem

    • @JMPT
      @JMPT Місяць тому +1

      Tigers can growl in such high frequency that it can immobilized some animals including people 🐅

    • @mathiashack6083
      @mathiashack6083 23 дні тому

      Could you elaborate what happened to the sheep, goat, and camel farmers who had been in the region? Have then been relocated, compensated, or just been sent away?

    • @ahaanh8456
      @ahaanh8456 16 днів тому

      The takahe

  • @potatomatop9326
    @potatomatop9326 Місяць тому +486

    The goat survived extinction because the goat is the greatest of all time.

  • @domystic20
    @domystic20 Місяць тому +40

    We drove on the outskirts of Dubai last week, and we saw a group of them at night. I’m really impressed, as they are seen near residential areas.

  • @Nico_LaBras
    @Nico_LaBras Місяць тому +142

    "Why did this animal go extinct?"
    Humans. It's always humans.

    • @thisguy73
      @thisguy73 Місяць тому +3

      the worst virus ever achieved on the planet

    • @daddylonglegs3724
      @daddylonglegs3724 29 днів тому +2

      they lived in the desert and it was the only source of food for them so yeah.

    • @jameschristophercirujano6650
      @jameschristophercirujano6650 24 дні тому +2

      Not always. However, the current mass extinction event is due to humans, mostly.

  • @IcedTeaForU
    @IcedTeaForU Місяць тому +91

    Always a good day when Great Big Story posts.

  • @mikemontgomery6977
    @mikemontgomery6977 Місяць тому +57

    Great piece, always happy to see y'all are back :)

    • @GreatBigStory
      @GreatBigStory  Місяць тому +13

      Thank you 🥹

    • @kbye2321
      @kbye2321 Місяць тому +5

      @@GreatBigStory Like the Arabian Oryx!

    • @benjamintuck4302
      @benjamintuck4302 Місяць тому +1

      Agreed. I was upset when they folded around the time of the pandemic. I'm glad to have these videos back.

  • @polarberri
    @polarberri Місяць тому +16

    Amazing story told with beautiful footage. Loved the enthusiasm of the conservation manager - may we all get to do something that we are excited to grow up to do!

  • @switfranc
    @switfranc Місяць тому +8

    That last quote is truly inspiring

  • @makingmiracleshappen
    @makingmiracleshappen Місяць тому +5

    Man one of the biggest flexes in life is getting to say how much u love your job. I envy them

  • @mashtatoueful
    @mashtatoueful Місяць тому +19

    They're so beautiful.

    • @GreatBigStory
      @GreatBigStory  Місяць тому +4

      Ikr! They look so majestic and mythical ✨

  • @CreativeSteve69
    @CreativeSteve69 Місяць тому +5

    This was beautiful to watch. Also always great to see a new upload from you guys.

  • @heyjune2450
    @heyjune2450 Місяць тому +3

    love the new intro ♥

  • @rvlogzrhb451
    @rvlogzrhb451 29 днів тому +5

    Wow UAE care about life ,but they miserably failed to provide reasons for why they supported transport of goods for Israel when houthi blockade happened and why they still have a diplomatic relationship with Israel

  • @enoc2432
    @enoc2432 26 днів тому

    I was starting to wonder where all your videos went!!! Glad you are back!

  • @El_Makong
    @El_Makong Місяць тому +2

    thank you for making this video! those long tusk looks great!

  • @UdsOedin
    @UdsOedin 25 днів тому

    This story made my day, thank you for sharing ❤

  • @mihstin
    @mihstin 25 днів тому

    Ooo! Welcome back!🎉🎉🎉

  • @jujitsujew23
    @jujitsujew23 Місяць тому +5

    increasing numbers of species like oryx will also help the critically endangered Arabian leopard by giving it another source of food. The reduction in native ungulates has put the leopard in conflict with humans as it is now forced to hunt livestock like goats and young camels instead of native animals like Arabian gazelle and young oryx

  • @Bimpy96
    @Bimpy96 Місяць тому +3

    always makes me so happy seeing you guys post since you've came back

  • @gokuLM10
    @gokuLM10 Місяць тому

    You guys are back and I didn't know? Your videos didn't even appear on my page. Anyway welcome back guys, good luck again.

  • @nathaliefalcasantos6274
    @nathaliefalcasantos6274 18 днів тому

    I'm so happy you guys are back from extinction as well. Loved your videos,very educational.

  • @gohermir8478
    @gohermir8478 27 днів тому

    Wonderful ❤

  • @silverlve70
    @silverlve70 Місяць тому +2

    Such beautiful animals!

  • @avfc1985
    @avfc1985 Місяць тому +3

    Nature is amazing

  • @ar_krrish
    @ar_krrish Місяць тому

    Oh hey, welcome back 😊

  • @jorgeribeiro7419
    @jorgeribeiro7419 3 дні тому

    his smile said everything about his job.

  • @natovaneeden1757
    @natovaneeden1757 29 днів тому +2

    Lekker boer seun🙌

  • @gilbertnicholas1582
    @gilbertnicholas1582 19 днів тому

    I saw those at Al Maha resort in 2022 It's cool now to see this story about them

  • @Ctrlfreak-yj5lv
    @Ctrlfreak-yj5lv 24 дні тому +1

    I lived in UAE for nearly 25 years, It's kinda sad that the only time I've seen them is on a Aed50 bill.

  • @Wilbehr
    @Wilbehr Місяць тому +4

    Gerhard as all of the accents in one, very cool!

  • @nicularstar
    @nicularstar Місяць тому +16

    wait great big story is back??

    • @ghifariasoka8272
      @ghifariasoka8272 Місяць тому

      They've been back since a year ago I think

    • @GreatBigStory
      @GreatBigStory  Місяць тому +9

      We are indeed 🚀🚀

    • @nicularstar
      @nicularstar Місяць тому +3

      How come i've only seen their videos now!? UA-cam's algoritm is bonkers

    • @El_Makong
      @El_Makong Місяць тому +2

      GBS are back since 15 feb 2023, after 2 years gone. time to go catch up! its great!

    • @TheBooker66
      @TheBooker66 Місяць тому

      @@ghifariasoka8272 Literally a year, but sure.

  • @user-mx8ov2lg2c
    @user-mx8ov2lg2c 24 дні тому

    أنه رائع وجميل ❤❤

  • @dolphincrescent54
    @dolphincrescent54 Місяць тому +4

    The Arabian Oryx is the true goat of the world. I would like to meet one someday. This gives me hope that with enough skill, hope, and practice, all is not lost for an extinct animal. These animals deserve love and respect. 💖❤‍🩹♥

  • @muhamadna5157
    @muhamadna5157 28 днів тому +11

    If only the leaders of this country cared about their brothers and sisters in Filistine as much as they cared about these beautiful Oryx..

    • @perrycheong1058
      @perrycheong1058 19 днів тому

      They supported their neighbour Saudi Arabia in killing Yemenis not long ago.

  • @MatthewDLDavidson
    @MatthewDLDavidson Місяць тому +1

    What an extraordinary story! Thanks for this micro documentary.
    Also, please do a micro documentary on the Chatham Island Robin:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Blue_(robin)?wprov=sfti1
    All of this species descends from one female, “Old Blue,” who lived 10 years longer than expected and worked with conservationists to repopulate a near extinct species.

  • @ahaanh8456
    @ahaanh8456 16 днів тому

    What about the south island takahe.

  • @liamnorson9032
    @liamnorson9032 25 днів тому +7

    it's a message to all conservationists that it's possible to bring back animals from the brink of extinction (with the nigh unlimited funding of UAE royalty)

  • @codeaarambh
    @codeaarambh 27 днів тому

    What a beautiful creature. So glad better sense prevailed on the "sheikhs"

  • @progressivebusiness4537
    @progressivebusiness4537 24 дні тому

    Lekker boet. Good to see a Saffa making a difference

  • @somedayitsgonnamakesense
    @somedayitsgonnamakesense Місяць тому +2

    i will always call that animal
    QATAR AIRWAYS

  • @mmps18
    @mmps18 Місяць тому +1

    What a happy story! I love animals and it makes me so hopeful to see conservation success stories. Thank you GBS!

  • @matthewthomas0330
    @matthewthomas0330 22 дні тому

    WONDERFUL!
    HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS MUST BE MOST PROUD.
    💛

  • @fajeralhajji5192
    @fajeralhajji5192 19 днів тому

    شنو اسمه بالعربي؟

  • @Sjalabais
    @Sjalabais Місяць тому

    Does *daily* feedings by humans qualify these oryx as wild? I don't think we would usually do that in conservationist terms, especially if the herds are limited in the area they can roam, too.

  • @chaoskaki
    @chaoskaki Місяць тому

    when u love your job

  • @JesusisLord78
    @JesusisLord78 23 дні тому

    They are also found in Namibia

    • @andreventer8734
      @andreventer8734 16 днів тому

      Gemsbok not the same as Arabian oryx - there are 4 sub species

  • @mrurquhart9138
    @mrurquhart9138 Місяць тому +1

    Nothing like a little animal conservation project to distract from the continued destruction of our natural environment wrought by those who have a massive stake in the unsustainable and highly volatile oil industry! Gotta love the UAE! 😍😍❤❤

    • @kimtae858
      @kimtae858 Місяць тому

      Poison and cure from the same source.

  • @jensenjorshina9945
    @jensenjorshina9945 Місяць тому +3

    You never explained why the chose Arizona (and why not Rajasthan in India) and how did they adapt in USA...

    • @promise72
      @promise72 Місяць тому +10

      Temperature is similar and people wont be tempted to kill and eat them😊

    • @jensenjorshina9945
      @jensenjorshina9945 Місяць тому

      @@promise72 And how Rajasthan's temperature is not similar?? Like India is not that far from UAE

    • @Bipedalduck
      @Bipedalduck Місяць тому +6

      The real reason is that UAE and Saudis have a huge interest in Arizona, they bought the land there. Whereas they are not allowed to buy land in India due to government intervention.

    • @Noah-ws8ho
      @Noah-ws8ho Місяць тому +4

      The simple answer is that Arizona is practically empty. Rajhastan and Arizonna have a similar surface ara, but Rajhastan has around 10 times as many people. Arizona just has more empty desert, which can thus be acquird in large quantities very cheaply.

  • @user-gd4wt6oi7y
    @user-gd4wt6oi7y 22 дні тому

    Their horns are exquisite

  • @TravelClast
    @TravelClast 19 днів тому

    I wonder if they are putting seed in their feed so they can spread it naturally and help the growth process.

  • @lisavalentin2284
    @lisavalentin2284 Місяць тому

    They are my favorites here at the Phoenix Zoo!

  • @alfrancisbuada2591
    @alfrancisbuada2591 Місяць тому

    They grew up in captivity and then brought back to the wild when they had sufficient numbers already

  • @funkymunky
    @funkymunky Місяць тому

    Imagine if we applied this thinking to the most vulnerable among humans... We already do, but it's not nearly cutting it.

  • @Remcore020
    @Remcore020 21 день тому +1

    So what is the moral of the story? You move them to a small zoo abroad and then place them back in in a larger zoo where they get fed?

  • @hcn6708
    @hcn6708 26 днів тому

    Let's hope their natural predators come back too
    Knowing people who still like to herd their camels, sheep, and goats, that may be hard

  • @Honest_Question
    @Honest_Question 15 днів тому

    Sadly the same cannot be said about the Arabian Lion that went completely extinct.
    Hopefully it can be revived using genetic engineering.

  • @jackjenkins3705
    @jackjenkins3705 Місяць тому

    I want a pet Oryx, named Ollie! 🐐

  • @georgehunter2813
    @georgehunter2813 Місяць тому

    Evidence of the once Greater Africa.

  • @boogiedownforever
    @boogiedownforever 9 днів тому

    maybe they can import them to the line

  • @seejj
    @seejj Місяць тому

    but can they swim?

  • @billdrews7640
    @billdrews7640 27 днів тому

    You didn't mention all tghe ones released in the white sands of New Mexico

  • @satyamshrivastava2063
    @satyamshrivastava2063 12 днів тому

    How easily he said we took away those farms

  • @Kipas_angin_maspiun
    @Kipas_angin_maspiun Місяць тому

    the goat of thrones 😂

  • @shanlawes
    @shanlawes Місяць тому +1

    Dubai, here I come 🎉

  • @erikm8372
    @erikm8372 22 дні тому

    Do South Africans need subtitles? 🤔 I can understand the man just fine…

  • @muhammadafg1126
    @muhammadafg1126 27 днів тому

    They call them a GOAT for a reason

  • @talfi
    @talfi Місяць тому

    cuz they built different

  • @JMPT
    @JMPT Місяць тому

    GBS Nice 🐂

  • @steam_bigh8899
    @steam_bigh8899 Місяць тому

    How it can be considered as "unicorn" when it has 2 horns?

    • @user-zf3xb3qx8w
      @user-zf3xb3qx8w 27 днів тому +1

      myth would have the sellers showing and claiming ONE horn only, to the unsuspecting buyer!!

    • @udbihussein2977
      @udbihussein2977 26 днів тому

      Also looking at one from the side or a distance might make someone think there is only one horn

  • @xdtrobowen3881
    @xdtrobowen3881 22 дні тому

    so this is the animals of Religion of Peace!

  • @EZEKIELAIA
    @EZEKIELAIA 3 дні тому

    Desert Unicorn????unicorns don't exist and even in imagination they only have 1 horn???????

  • @muruganr4517
    @muruganr4517 29 днів тому

    As usual human is the reason for ecent extinction of all other beings

  • @jensenjorshina9945
    @jensenjorshina9945 Місяць тому +1

    So basically these are kinda Arizonians 😂

  • @endyeet
    @endyeet Місяць тому

    I have a question how do you guys stay in business when these videos make negative income

    • @kimtae858
      @kimtae858 Місяць тому

      Getting arab oil money for making glorified fluff pieces helps

  • @mohnishdhakan916
    @mohnishdhakan916 Місяць тому

    me first

  • @V.G.F.
    @V.G.F. Місяць тому

    Tenth

  • @anonymousbias3963
    @anonymousbias3963 Місяць тому

    Second

  • @PaxuljicaXXL
    @PaxuljicaXXL Місяць тому +3

    first

  • @jassimaltoki3580
    @jassimaltoki3580 Місяць тому +7

    This is so disappointing. You should have done your research better before coming out with this story. The sultanate of Oman was the first country to have a natural reserve dedicated to preserving the Arabian Oryx

    • @m.ansoori240
      @m.ansoori240 22 дні тому

      No matter who does it first as long as the oryx survived

    • @jassimaltoki3580
      @jassimaltoki3580 21 день тому

      @@m.ansoori240 Oryx aside. Accurate and factual journalism is pretty important mate

  • @ChrisLeeW00
    @ChrisLeeW00 День тому

    They put the oryx on money, Durhams I believe

  • @youknow6968
    @youknow6968 19 днів тому

    For once oil money being spent on good cause.

  • @AL_Neri2
    @AL_Neri2 Місяць тому

    emiratis cant even have their own conservator lmao. literally imports everything, and muslims think uae and saudi are some significant power

  • @thisguy73
    @thisguy73 Місяць тому

    gorgeous animal - sad the human virus mostly destroyed them

  • @ciklop4206
    @ciklop4206 Місяць тому

    Dubai? You mean Doodoo?

  • @WhoAgainQM
    @WhoAgainQM Місяць тому +1

    STOP SAYING FIRST

  • @HxrickFN
    @HxrickFN Місяць тому

    He sounds Australian

  • @Mickmickster
    @Mickmickster Місяць тому

    Do you really need English subtitles if someone is making the effort to speak English?

    • @GreatBigStory
      @GreatBigStory  Місяць тому +11

      Hey 👋 Thanks for your question! We add subtitles to make our videos easier to follow and more inclusive. We also recognize that some of our viewers may be deaf or have hearing impairments. So, we want our videos to be accessible for our audiences. 🙌

    • @El_Makong
      @El_Makong Місяць тому +2

      the hardcoded subtitle does help with someone who doesnt really comprehend nasal voices, considering his accent are quite deep

    • @unicorns1015
      @unicorns1015 Місяць тому +5

      As someone whose first language isn't English, yes! I appreciate every producers who bothered to put subtitles in their videos.

    • @Mickmickster
      @Mickmickster Місяць тому +1

      Closed captioning?

    • @Mickmickster
      @Mickmickster Місяць тому +1

      And if we’re being honest here, there are no subtitles for native English speakers. Maybe deaf people can hear them?

  • @user-pt4uz6bn2y
    @user-pt4uz6bn2y Місяць тому

    stop being a puppet

  • @MuhammadAthallahArsyaf
    @MuhammadAthallahArsyaf 26 днів тому +3

    If you have money, anything is possible. Nothing new to see here.