How do Arabian Oryx find water sources in the desert?

The Arabian Oryx, also known as the white Oryx, is a desert antelope that inhabits the Arabian Peninsula. As a species that has adapted to living in arid environments, the Oryx has evolved to survive without drinking water for extended periods of time. When they do need to drink, they can detect water sources from great distances by their keen sense of smell. Their sense of smell is so sensitive that they can detect water from up to six miles away, depending on the wind conditions.

Arabian Oryx are also known to dig for water in dry riverbeds, and are able to obtain moisture from succulent plants that they eat. Additionally, they are capable of conserving water by decreasing their metabolic rate, which allows them to maintain their body temperature and reduce water loss through sweating.