Using Satellites to Track Oryx

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Using Satellites to Track Oryx

The scimitar-horned oryx once roamed throughout most of North Africa. Today however they are considered extinct in the wild due to a combination of overhunting, habitat loss and persistent drought. But thanks to the Chad Oryx Reintroduction Project, which includes scientists from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Conservation Ecology Center are working to return oryx to the Réserve de Faune de Ouadi Rimé-Ouadi Achim. Learn about the work that’s going into reestablishing the wild oryx population. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: https://s.si.edu/3rnWsfq This “clip” is part of the STEM in 30 episode: Animals Aloft - STEM in 30 - Season 11 - Episode 1 For more information about how to use this resource in your classroom please visit our Teacher Tips page that includes standards, classroom activities, and additional resources. Teacher Tips: https://bit.ly/4a03fiW STEM in 30 is a free educational series for kids produced by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. We cover all the cool, fun, and weird ways that aviation and spaceflight touch our lives. Check out more episodes: https://airandspace.si.edu/stem-30 Follow STEM in 30 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEMin30 Follow STEM in 30 on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STEMin30 This episode is made possible by the generous support of Boeing, Hexcel and Safran #Smithsonian #NationalAirandSpace Museum #STEM #STEMin30 #STEAM #Teacher #Resources #LessonPlans #LessonPlan #Teachers #airandspace

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