The M18 between J2 and J3 is undergoing maintenance throughout January and February with diversions in place some evenings and weekends. Full details can be found on the National Highways website.

Oryx

  • Status

    Vulnerable Species

  • Size

    Up to 240 kg

  • Threat

    Hunting

  • Distribution

    Dry Plains

  • Diet

    Herbivore

The Oryx is a large antelope species native to the arid African planes.

Oryx fur is light with distinctive dark markings around their face and legs. Oryx boast large spear-like horns.

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