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A baby Scimitar-horned oryx, once declared extinct in the wild 25 years ago, has made its debut at the Baton Rouge Zoo — a thrilling symbol of conservation success. This rare calf joins a growing herd of hoofed babies, including bison and Nubian Ibex, and marks a hopeful milestone for a species rebounding thanks to breeding programs. With only three adults in the zoo’s small population, this new arrival is both a scientific triumph and a community celebration — though for now, it’s staying hidden, nursing quietly while staff decide its gender and name. It’s a powerful reminder of how zoos help species like this one claw back from the brink.

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