The National Centre for Wildlife (NCW) in partnership with Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authorities moved 35 endangered animals and birds, including 10 Arabian oryx, 5 ostriches, and 20 houbara bustards to the Prince bin Salman Royal Reserve located between NEOM Project and Red Sea Project, in northwest Saudi Arabia, one of the six royal reserves which were established by royal order in June 2018.
This Royal Reserve is home to dramatic landscapes, exceptional plant and animal biodiversity, and an 85.000 - year - old rich cultural heritage. The reserve spans about 23.500 sq. km, encompassing 15 ecosystems, covering 1% of Saudi Arabia’s terrestrial area and 1.8% of its marine area, hosting over of 50% of the Kingdom’ s marine and terrestrial species, making it one of the most biodiversity - rich regions in the area.
The sanctuary conducts research on the lives of rare species, using advanced tracking technologies to monitor the animals’ adaptatation, breeding, overall health within their natural habitat, and data collection to assess potential threats to wildlife.
This initiative aims to restore and conserve biodiversity, reintroducing native species to their natural habitats, as part of a breeding program for endangered species, complying with the strictest international standards to upport long - term ecological balance and promote sustainable development as reported by Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The project aligns with Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 enhancing eco - tourism and environmental protection, an initiatives that underscores the Saudi Kingdom’s commitment to restoring its natural landscapes and preserving its ecological heritage.
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