Saudi Arabia: 85 Endangered Animals Released Into Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Royal Reserve
The National Centre for Wildlife released the first batch of 85 endangered animals into Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve on Sunday, marking the commencement of the 2023–2024 season.
This initiative is a crucial part of the national programme, which focuses on reintroducing, rehabilitating, and releasing endangered animal species, contributing to biodiversity enrichment in the Kingdom.
It marked a significant moment as the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve extended its conservation initiatives by introducing a diverse array of wildlife.
Among the new residents were 20 Arabian oryxes, 40 Arabian gazelles, six Nubian ibexes, and six mountain gazelles.
The reserve also reintroduced several rehabilitated birds, including four steppe eagles, four griffon vultures, a lappet-faced vulture, and four pharaoh eagle owls.
This release continues the ongoing collaboration between the reserve and the National Centre for Wildlife.
Their joint efforts aim to rehabilitate the reserve’s ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to achieving national conservation objectives.
This initiative forms a pivotal part of the Saudi Green Programme and aligns with the national strategy for environmental conservation.
Its goals include fostering sustainable development, safeguarding and diversifying natural resources, and contributing to global environmental preservation endeavours.
The centre actively conducts extensive research on these species’ living conditions, proactively monitors biodiversity in protected areas, harnesses state-of-the-art tracking technologies for wildlife, collects invaluable data, and attains an intricate understanding of both the potentials and challenges confronting nature.
