Arabian Oryx is First Species to Go from 'Extinct in the Wild' to 'Vulnerable'

Very good news for the Arabian Oryx - it has been officially reclassified as Vulnerable by IUCN - the first time a species that has been Extinct in the Wild has improved by three levels - and the wild population is now into four figures. A great success story for captive breeding.

IUCN - Species

 

More on the wild population :
The Arabian oryx is back, but still crying for help - Khaleej Times

 

That's great! Goes to show how captive breeding can be used to help a species.

 

Re-introduction into Abu Dhabi :

Oryx released into sprawling Abu Dhabi protected reserve

 

Planned release of 60 animals over the next to years in Jordan :

UAE to release 60 Arabian Oryx in Jordan wildlife reserve