Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
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The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary at Yaaloni in the Omani Central Desert and Coastal Hills. It contains rare fauna, including a free-ranging herd of Arabian oryx, the first since the species' extinction in the wild in 1972 and its subsequent reintroduction in 1982 at this site. ()
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Arabian oryx
The Arabian oryx, also known as the white oryx, is a striking antelope native to the Arabian Peninsula. This medium-sized animal boasts long, straight horns, a distinctive shoulder bump, and a tufted tail. Its coat is predominantly white, contrasted with brown...
Mammals
Golden eagle
The golden eagle, a majestic bird of prey revered across the Northern Hemisphere, belongs to the Accipitridae family. These eagles are easily identified by their dark brown feathers accented with striking golden-brown patches on their necks.
Birds
Houbara bustard
The houbara bustard, also known as the African houbara, is a large bird inhabiting North Africa and southwestern Asia, typically thriving in arid environments. Unfortunately, it is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to a declining global population.
Birds
Barn owl
The barn owl, often referred to as the common barn owl, is a captivating bird found across almost every continent, excluding polar and desert regions, certain parts of Asia, Indonesia, and some Pacific islands. There are several subspecies of barn owls, each varying in...
Birds
Common Arabian Gazelle
The mountain gazelle, also known as the Palestine mountain gazelle, is a captivating species inhabiting regions such as Israel, the West Bank, the Golan Heights, Jordan, and Turkey. These gazelles exhibit pronounced sexual dimorphism, with males having larger horns...
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