Bright ZOO

BRIGHTS ZOO
3425 HWY 11E
Limestone, TN 37681

Tel: (423) 257-1927


Brights Zoo is a privately owned zoo. Therefore, the zoo does not receive state, local or federal funding of any kind. All admissions proceeds goes directly towards caring for the animals and upkeep of the zoo. This includes animal housing, appropriate diet, veterinary care, new exhibit and design for all maintenance of the facility.

 

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Addax

Distribution Map

 

[Addax nasomaculatus]
Habitat: Desert and sub-desert
Height: 5-6'
Weight: Up to 300 lbs
Max Lifespan: 15 years
Gestation Period: 8 1/2 months
Number of Young: 1
Horns: Male & Female

 

-Also known as the screwhorn antelope.
- able to obtain needed moisture from food and rarely drinks water in the wild
- hooves have a wide base for walking on sand and soft ground without sinking
- zoo-born stock from US and Eruope being reintroduced in Tunisia.

     
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