Al-Ula property in Saudi Arabia... the birth of 7 Arabian leopard cubs

Weather of Arabia - Haramis were born at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Center for Wildlife Research in Taif Governorate during the past five months, and the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate announced the birth of 7 Arabian leopard cubs this year, which is a step that highlights the success of the Commission’s efforts in achieving the goals of rehabilitating ecosystems and protecting... The Arabian leopard from extinction.

Al-Haramis were born at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Wildlife Research Center in Taif Governorate during the past five months, as the total number of Arabian tigers in the center increased to 27 tigers. This is an achievement that doubles the number of tigers since the launch of the Royal Commission for the Arabian Tiger project in 2020 .

The Royal Commission for AlUla Governorate’s announcement of the success of the birth coincides with the global celebration approved by the United Nations on February 10 of each year as “International Day of the Arabian Leopard.” This day aims to spread awareness of the importance of preserving the Arabian leopard and introduce the goals of the Arabian Leopard Fund. .

Arabic Tiger

The Arabian leopard appeared on the African scene about 500,000 years ago, and is considered one of the prominent indigenous mammals of the Arabian Peninsula.

Its natural habitats extended from the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Gulf, covering areas from Mount Sinai and the Negev Desert in the north to the Haraz, Dhofar, and Hajar mountains in the south. The first pictures of the Arabian leopard were discovered in drawings inside a cave in the Al-Shuwaimis area, southeast of Al-Ula Governorate, and it could be easily identified from Through its long tail, flat face, and distinctive chasing behavior.

The Arabian leopard... under threat of extinction and efforts are being made to preserve it

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Arabian leopards are classified as a critically endangered species, with their number today being less than 200, due to the loss of their natural habitats and poaching over the past years.

Through its strategy, the Authority seeks to preserve the Arabian leopard and protect it from extinction, by rehabilitating ecosystems, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and its efforts also include rehabilitating the natural environment, in accordance with national goals and the “Green Saudi Arabia” initiative, and aims to transform 50% of Al- Ula area into natural reserves. In addition, efforts are focusing on training the Kingdom’s young men and women in Al-Ula Governorate on tasks that enhance the protection of these reserves.

The homeland of AlUla is considered the original habitat of the Arabian leopard, and the rock engravings in various sites in the governorate reflect the rich history and historical heritage of this wonderful creature.

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Sources:

alarabiya

rcu.gov.sa