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plural addaxes
: a large light-colored Saharan antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) that has long spiralling horns
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An endangered addax calf at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge arrived in time to celebrate Mother's Day with his mom.
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Brenton Blanchet,
Peoplemag,
12 May 2024
Adult addax weigh 200-300 pounds, are light colored and are identifiable by their corkscrew horns.
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Matt Campbell,
kansascity,
28 June 2017
Researchers spotted a mere three addaxes during a survey of their habitat in March.
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National Geographic,
20 May 2016
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Brenton Blanchet,
Peoplemag,
12 May 2024
Adult addax weigh 200-300 pounds, are light colored and are identifiable by their corkscrew horns.
—
Matt Campbell,
kansascity,
28 June 2017
Researchers spotted a mere three addaxes during a survey of their habitat in March.
—
National Geographic,
20 May 2016
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“Addax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addax. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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