Nafud al-ʽUrayq Natural Reserve explained

Nafud al-Urayq Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.^[1]

Overview

The natural reserve is located in Najd in central Saudi Arabia and occupying approximately 2036.1 km².^[2] It was listed as a protected area in 1995.

Flora and wildlife

The reserve is characterized by floras of and Haloxylon salicornicum and Calligonum. It is also a habitat to the Houbara bustard, hyaena, and wolf.^[3]

See also

• List of protected areas of Saudi Arabia

References

1. Web site: Nafud al - 'Urayq - Saudi Wildlife Authority. www.swa.gov.sa. 2019-10-21.
2. Web site: Nafud al-Urayq. Protected Planet. 2019-10-21.
3. Abuzinada, Ah. (2003). The role of protected areas in conserving biological diversity in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal of Arid Environments. 54. 10.1006/jare.2001.0893.

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