Majami'al-Hadb Reserve Explained

Majami'al-Hadb Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.[1] [2]

Overview

The 3400 km² protected area is situated to the north of Najd in central Saudi Arabia. It was listed as a protected area in 1993 to preserve plant and animal species in this area.

Wildlife

Majami'al-Hadb reserve is characterized by a landscape of granite and pyroclastic domes.[3] The animal species inhabiting this reserve are the Arabian wolf, Ruppell's fox, ratel, hare, rock hyrax, caracal, and mongoose.[4]

See also

References

  1. Web site: Majami'al-Hadb. Protected Planet. 2019-10-20.
  2. Web site: Majami'al - Hadb - Saudi Wildlife Authority. www.swa.gov.sa. 2019-10-20.
  3. S.A. Ghazanfar; M. Fisher (17 April 2013). Vegetation of the Arabian Peninsula. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 295–. .
  4. Web site: Wildlife in Saudi Arabia. www.hziegler.com. 2019-10-20.

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