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Arab News
25-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Over 1,245 wild animals resettled so far in Saudi Arabia's largest natural reserve
TURAIF: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve (KSRNR), Saudi Arabia's largest, has so far resettled more than 1,245 wild animals, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The reserve has also recorded over 120 births among its wildlife, SPA said, citing records of the KSRNR Development Authority as it marked International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Located in the Kingdom's north, the reserve is home to over 290 species of migratory birds, more than 550 types of wild and grazing plants, and over 350 species of various mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Among these animals are the rare deer, the Arabian gazelle, the Arabia oryx, and the kestrel, a medium-sized bird of prey. KSRNR covers an area of 130,000 square kilometers, spanning the provinces of Hail, Tabuk, Jouf, and the Northern Borders. The reserve hosts a diversity of physical geography, consisting of 14 geographic formations of mountains, plains, and plateaus, and rare monuments dating back to about 8,000 BC. Also within the reserve are villages, such as Al Qurayyat and Tubarjal towns in the Jouf and the city of Turaif in the Northern Borders. The authority has said the reserve is dedicated to preserving unique natural habitats, transforming into a haven for wildlife, a crucial stopover for migratory birds each year, and a natural sanctuary with its balanced environment and diverse landscapes. Since its inception, the authority has focused on raising environmental awareness within the local community to bolster its conservation efforts. It aims to enhance natural habitats, minimize both natural and human threats, and achieve its ambitious strategic goals. Among its latest initiative was a voluntary seed scattering in six valleys on reserve territory, including Nayal Valley of Niall Shuaib Abu Talihat, Fager Valley, Shaib al Qilayyib, Sarbout Plath, Mot and Masaha Valleys. 'The two-month initiative aims to develop vegetation and increase the green area of the reserve, with the participation of several voluntary associations and volunteers, by scattering an estimated four tons of seeds,' the authority posted on its website.
Saudi Gazette
18-04-2025
- Science
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia releases 153 Arabian Oryx in first major breeding success in 90 years
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority (KSRNR) has released 153 Arabian Oryx across the Al-Tubaiq, Al-Khunfah, and Harrat Al-Harrah reserves as part of its continued efforts to enhance natural diversity and restore endangered species to their native habitats. The release marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom's conservation journey, with KSRNR confirming eight new Oryx births within the reserves. Notably, 2022 saw the first recorded birth of an Arabian Oryx in the Al-Tubaiq region in 90 years — a landmark breeding success within the reserve's protected environment. KSRNR noted that Arabian Oryx typically exhibit early morning and evening activity, avoiding high daytime temperatures to cope with harsh desert conditions. The reintroduction of these endangered animals is part of a broader conservation initiative to restore ecological balance and enrich biodiversity in Saudi Arabia. The program aims to revive species threatened by environmental degradation and habitat loss, reaffirming KSRNR's role in advancing sustainable environmental stewardship and species protection.
