Huge and imposing out in the field
On guard! I came too close for comfort as it pose to charge
I have to keep my distance and step away when it assumed this defensive stance
Its those long pointed horns that truly got my attention
I was on assignment at a very prestigious desert resort in Ras Al Khaimah when I had an awesome face to face encounter with a troop of huge and quite imposing free roaming Arabian Oryx. I was walking towards a building in the resort when a pair passed and paused in front of me. The curious cat in me cannot resist, I move away from the building corridor and inched a little closer to the open garden area to have a closer look on the Oryx pair. It was when I was just a couple of meter away from one that it began to stomp its from feet, put on a defensive stance and move on to charge. Realizing that I was too close for comfort and having a clear sight of the long and pointed horns, I decided to move away and step into a row of metal barrier to avoid the charge of the Oryx. The charge was averted and the two of us kept our distance. I was still marveling at its form and grandeur. The Oryx still has its eye on me, maybe checking if I will have the guts to come near. I decided to continue my observation of the Arabian inspiration of the mythical unicorn from a safe distance.
The Arabian Oryx, Oryx leucoryx.
Awesome creatures! Awesome CREATOR!
